Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the excessive scale and inappropriate design of the extension in a sensitive landscape, lack of justification for the commercial element, and concerns regarding the adequacy of on-site effluent treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension is not subordinate to the existing dwelling and its scale and design, including a suburban balcony feature, would be visually obtrusive and out of character with the 'Special' landscape designation.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site, given its restricted size and the addition of commercial offices, can safely accommodate the disposal of domestic effluent.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the commercial rural enterprise element, which is considered an overdevelopment of the site and contrary to policies governing rural business development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3DM Standard 4Objective WW6DM Standard 9DM Standard 38DM Standard 17Policy Objective CD 1
Decision Document Summary
Limekin Construction Ltd sought permission for the retention and completion of alterations and a side extension (containing offices) to an existing dwelling at An Cheathrú Rua Thuaidh, a rural area within a Special Landscape Designation and the Gaeltacht. The application was refused because the extension's scale and design were deemed unsympathetic to the original house and the sensitive landscape. Additionally, the council raised serious concerns regarding public health due to insufficient evid...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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