Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is unsympathetic to the character of the Protected Structure due to its inappropriate scale, massing, and design, coupled with the unjustified demolition of an original outbuilding and a lack of adequate heritage assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and massing of the proposed extension are considered incongruous and would negatively impact the architectural integrity and proportions of the original Protected Structure.
- The application failed to provide a required Design Statement and a comprehensive Architectural Heritage Assessment, rendering a full evaluation of the proposal's impact on the heritage asset impossible.
- The proposed demolition of an original stone outbuilding and the potential interference with a historic pedestrian entrance are contrary to development plan policies aimed at protecting the curtilage and special character of Protected Structures.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section V2 3.24AH O21AH O23AH O32AH O36AH 059AH 060Section 15.4.12Section 15.17.1.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey extension and internal modifications to the Old School House, a Protected Structure located at a prominent corner in Kilkea. The proposal was refused as the extension's design was deemed unsympathetic to the historic building's scale and character. Furthermore, the application lacked critical heritage documentation and proposed the demolition of an original outbuilding and the blocking of a historic entrance, which would significantly injure th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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