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Permission for the development which will consist of the construction of a new two storey extension to the rear and single storey extensions to the rear and side of the existing two storey dwelling, renovations and remodelling to the existing dwelling including all elevational revisions, construction of a detached swimming pool building and a detached domestic shed to the rear of the existing dwelling, and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a rural site featuring an unsympathetic, non-subordinate extension and excessive outbuildings that fail to respect the character of the existing dwelling and the natural topography.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed extension is not subordinate in scale or massing to the original dwelling and its unsympathetic design fails to respect the established proportions and architectural language of the host building.
  • The introduction of a raised balcony and the cumulative impact of additional large outbuildings would result in adverse overlooking of neighboring properties and contribute to a visually fragmented, overdeveloped site layout.
  • The positioning of the swimming pool necessitates significant groundworks and retaining structures that disrupt the natural topography and increase the visual prominence of the development in a rural area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective HOU 34Section 13.9.10Section 13.9.20

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for significant extensions to an existing two-storey dwelling and the construction of a detached swimming pool and domestic shed at Tinure, Dunleer, Co. Louth, located within Rural Policy Zone 2. Louth County Council refused permission on the grounds that the proposal represents an excessive suburban design that would result in overdevelopment of the site. The Planning Authority determined that the extensions were not subordinate to the host dwelling, the outbu...
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