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alterations made to front facade of my house, namely the addition of granite stone surrounds and cills to the windows and door and granite quoins on either side of the property, the alteration of window sizes and design on the ground floor and first floor windows and the removal of one door and the change of design to the remaining door all at my property

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The retention of alterations, specifically the addition of granite surrounds and quoins and changes to window/door openings, is considered visually discordant and detrimental to the architectural character of the building and the Rathkeale Architectural Conservation Area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The use of non-traditional granite surrounds and quoins is inconsistent with the historic character of the streetscape and the Architectural Conservation Area.
  • The alterations to the window proportions and the removal of original door openings negatively impact the architectural rhythm and balance of the facade.
  • Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for further inappropriate modifications that would cumulatively erode the heritage value of Rathkeale's town center.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective EH O1Policy CPO 31

Decision Document Summary

This application seeks retention for various external alterations to a residential property on Thomas Street, Rathkeale, including the installation of granite stone surrounds, cills, and quoins, as well as modifications to window sizes and door configurations. Located within an Architectural Conservation Area, the proposal was referred to the Conservation Officer. The planning authority refused permission on the grounds that the works are architecturally discordant, utilize inappropriate materia...
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