Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey extension is excessive in scale relative to the original cottage, fails to integrate with its character, and there is insufficient evidence regarding the capacity of the shared wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey extension, being over twice the floor area of the original cottage, is excessive in scale and massing, resulting in a visually domineering structure that fails to integrate with the character and form of the existing single-storey dwelling.
- The design, including the fenestration pattern and height, deviates significantly from the original cottage and would negatively interfere with the visual amenities and character of the rural landscape.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing shared wastewater treatment system has adequate capacity to cater for the additional loading, rendering the development premature and a potential risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
13.16 - Domestic Extension
Decision Document Summary
Paul O'Neill sought permission for a 141 sq.m two-storey extension to a modest 70.35 sq.m single-storey cottage at Garryduff, Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located at a prominent junction near the R448 and adjoins a bus repair business. Kilkenny County Council refused permission because the extension's scale and design were considered out of character with the original dwelling and visually obtrusive in the rural landscape. Additionally, the proposal was deemed premature due to a lack of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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