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the development will consists of 1. Roof Raise, Extension & Shed: The existing roof will be raised and converting the attic space into a habitable floor. The conservatory will be removed, and the house will be extended to full height in the same direction, covered by the new roof. A shed will also be constructed next to the main house for storage. 2. Granny Flat: A detached granny flat will be built in the rear yard, intended for use as additional family accommodation

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to the excessive scale and unsympathetic design of the extension which fails to integrate with the existing vernacular dwelling, and the detached nature of the proposed granny flat which contravenes development standards for family flats.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed extension, by virtue of its height, scale, and design, fails to harmonise with the existing dwelling and would be dominant and overbearing on adjacent residential amenities.
  • The proposed granny flat is a standalone detached structure located 84m from the main house, which materially contravenes the requirement for such units to form an integral part of the primary residence.
  • The development would result in the complete loss of the existing dwelling's vernacular character, setting an undesirable precedent for unsympathetic rural development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.14.1Chapter 11Section 11.5.24Section 11.5.25DM OBJ 50DM POL 15DM OBJ 49RD POL 30HER POL 21

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a significant extension involving a roof raise and attic conversion, a new domestic shed, and a detached granny flat at a site in Castlefarm, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area zoned 'RA'. Meath County Council refused the application because the extension's scale and modernised design were deemed incompatible with the existing vernacular cottage, potentially impacting neighbor privacy. Additionally, the proposed granny flat failed to m...
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