Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is excessive in scale and massing relative to the original cottage, failing to be subservient and resulting in the loss of significant architectural heritage features, thereby conflicting with County Development Plan objectives for protecting traditional dwellings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension, at 160sq.m. compared to the 61sq.m. original dwelling, is considered excessive in scale and massing, failing to remain subservient to the existing cottage.
- The development would result in the loss of significant original architectural features, such as red-brick window surrounds and granite corner stones, thereby diminishing the architectural integrity and historic fabric of the building.
- The proposal is contrary to Objectives CPO 8.18 and CPO 8.20 of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seek to conserve and protect the character of traditional rural dwellings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 8.18CPO 8.20Single Rural Houses Design Guideline (Appendix 2)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 160sq.m. extension to an existing 61sq.m. cottage and a new wastewater treatment system at Lugduff, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow. Despite revisions following a Further Information request, the Planning Authority refused permission because the extension's scale and design were deemed to overwhelm the original dwelling rather than being subservient to it. Furthermore, the proposed alterations involved the removal of key traditional architectural features, which wo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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