Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate the structural integrity of the derelict building, presented a disjointed design unsympathetic to the original cottage, and posed risks to a recorded archaeological monument and road safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structural stability of the derelict dwelling for renovation and extension has not been established via a required structural survey, as per Policy CPO 9.25.
- The proposed design and scale are considered complex and disjointed, failing to integrate seamlessly with the existing structure or respect the character of the rural landscape.
- The development encroaches on the 20-metre buffer zone of a recorded monument (Ringfort-rath WM013-007) and fails to meet the required 2.4m x 90m traffic sightline standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.9CPO 9.25CPO 9.26CPO 16.34CPO 14.7CPO 12.37
Decision Document Summary
The application by Aisling & Patrick Duffy proposed the renovation and extension of a derelict cottage at Kilpatrick, Collinstown, Co. Westmeath, significantly increasing the floor area from 58m2 to 248m2. The site is located in a rural area adjacent to a recorded monument. The Planning Authority identified several critical issues, including the lack of a structural report to prove the building is intact, a design that was deemed fragmented and unsympathetic to the original building, and potenti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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