25119

planning permission to demolish existing domestic garage, rear side porch & boiler house, permission for revised site boundaries, construct proposed detached domestic garage/store, construct proposed extension to side of existing dwelling, decommission/remove existing septic tank & install proposed wastewater treatment system and percolation area, including all ancillary site works. Significant Further Information/Revised Plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was considered to have insufficient regard for the character of the existing dwelling and nearby vernacular outbuildings, primarily due to the overpowering nature of the extension's modern materials and the excessive scale of the detached garage.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed extension's use of modern contrasting materials is considered overpowering and fails to respect or integrate with the existing dwelling and the vernacular character of nearby agricultural outbuildings.
  • The proposed detached garage, measuring approximately 84sqm, is deemed excessive in scale and massing, lacks adequate justification, and fails to respect the profile of the primary residence.
  • The development as proposed does not sufficiently protect the built heritage of the area or integrate successfully into the existing streetscape, requiring a redesign with more sympathetic materials like natural stone.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 11.5.25DM OBJ 50E2 Zoning Objective

Decision Document Summary

This application seeks permission for a two-storey side extension and a large detached garage at a residential site in Robinrath, Navan, Co. Meath, located within an E2 'General Enterprise and Employment' zoning. While the principle of extending the existing dwelling was accepted on balance, the Planning Authority identified significant design flaws. The extension was found to be visually overpowering due to its modern material palette, which conflicted with the site's vernacular context and nea...
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