Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's excessive height, scale, and incongruous design are considered detrimental to the character and visual amenity of the Ardmore Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed three-storey structure and overall ridge heights are excessive and fail to provide an appropriate transition from adjoining two-storey buildings, resulting in a dominant and incongruous feature in the village landscape.
- The design, characterized by extensive glazing and a wide palette of materials, is at odds with the historic character of Ardmore and the modest fisherman's cottages that define the local streetscape.
- The proposal contravenes specific built heritage policies (BH 05, BH 11, and BH 12) intended to protect the special character, settings, and vistas of the Architectural Conservation Area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BH 05BH 10BH 11BH 12
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the demolition of an existing dwelling, storage unit, and public toilet block at a prominent corner site on Rocky Road, Ardmore, to be replaced by three dwellings (two terraced and one detached). Situated within the Ardmore Architectural Conservation Area and a 'Most Sensitive' scenic landscape, the proposal was rejected due to its excessive scale and height. The planning authority determined that the modern design elements and massing would negatively impact the visual...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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