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A) demolition of existing rear extension B) raising the roof of the existing two storey house C) the construction of a new part single storey part two storey extension to the rear. Permission is also sought for a new treatment system and percolation area and a new site entrance together with all associated site works. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a protected structure, RPS Grid Ref: 64-004

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development, by virtue of its scale and siting, would negatively impact the character and setting of an adjacent protected structure and potentially disturb significant archaeological remains.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The two-storey extension is considered to have a detrimental impact on the streetscape and the visual setting of the Dunkerrin Parish Church of Ireland, a protected structure.
  • The site is located within a zone of notification for multiple recorded monuments, and the proposal lacks an Archaeological Impact Assessment to ensure the preservation of subsurface remains.
  • The application fails to provide a conservation architect's assessment to justify the proposed interventions within the curtilage of a protected structure as required by the County Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

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Decision Document Summary

The applicant, John Tierney, sought permission for the renovation and extension of a dwelling at Frankfort, Dunkerrin, Co. Offaly, involving the demolition of a rear extension, raising the roof, and constructing a new two-storey extension. The site is highly sensitive, located within the curtilage of a protected church and an archaeological zone containing recorded monuments. The Planning Authority expressed serious concerns regarding the scale of the extension and its impact on the church's set...
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