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to extend house. The extension to the west of the dwelling will include an additional 2 bedrooms and living quarters. The application will also include changes to the existing elevations, the demolishing of existing rear living room and all associated site works and drainage

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed extension is refused due to its excessive scale, bulk, and height, which results in an incongruous and visually obtrusive design that dominates the original dwelling and fails to integrate with the existing character and context of the site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The design, scale, bulk, and height of the extension are considered incongruous with the character, context, and setting of the application site.
  • The proposal represents an uncoordinated and unsympathetic development approach that would dominate and subsume the original host structure.
  • The resulting visually obtrusive form would adversely impact the character of the existing building and contravene Section 12.9.2 of the Athlone Town Development Plan 2014-2020.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 12.9.2

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a two-storey extension to the side and rear of a modest single-storey dwelling located in the 'Established Residential' area of Arcadia, Athlone. The proposal included two additional bedrooms, living quarters, and the demolition of an existing 15sqm extension. Westmeath County Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposed design was wholly unacceptable in terms of form and scale, creating a visually obtrusive addition that would dominate ...
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