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the renovation and extension of existing derelict dwelling, demolition of existing lean to extension to the rear of the dwelling, demolition of existing shed walls, installation of a new effluent treatment system and percolation area, upgrading existing entrance and all ancillary site services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed extension is refused due to its excessive scale, height, and massing, which would visually dominate and subsume the existing vernacular farmhouse, resulting in a discordant design that fails to respect the character of the original structure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The height of the proposed extension exceeds the existing ridge line of the farmhouse, creating a visually discordant disparity that detracts from the character of the host building.
  • The overall scale, massing, and design approach are considered inappropriate as the extension would effectively subsume the original structure rather than being sympathetic to it.
  • The development fails to comply with Section 9.9 and Policy Objectives CPO 9.26 and CPO 16.27 of the County Development Plan, setting an undesirable precedent for the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.9CPO 9.25CPO 9.26CPO 9.27CPO 16.27

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the renovation and significant extension of a derelict two-storey farmhouse at Clonyhague, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath. While the principle of refurbishing the vernacular structure was welcomed, the local authority refused permission because the proposed 'T'-shaped extension was deemed too large and architecturally dominant. The planning authority concluded that the design's height and massing would overwhelm the original building and appear visually incoherent f...
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