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for the change of use of an existing derelict public house for use as a dwelling house. Permission is also being sought for the following to facilitate the change to a dwelling house:- 1) renovation of the existing building to include elevational changes; 2) demolition of existing single storey extension to the rear; 3) construction of a two storey extension to the rear; 4) construction of a two storey side extension to both sides ; 5) provision of 3 number rooflights to the rear existing roof slope and 6) all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to the excessive scale, height, and massing of the extensions, which were deemed disproportionate to the original building and would result in overdevelopment of the site, negatively impacting the character of the rural area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale and massing of the proposed two-storey extensions are disproportionate to the original structure, leading to a visually obtrusive development that fails to respect the character of the existing building.
  • The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, which would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development in this rural location.
  • The design fails to integrate harmoniously with the surrounding landscape and does not comply with the design standards for rural housing as set out in the Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CDP 15.2CDP 4.14Appendix 1

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the change of use of a derelict public house ('Wuthering Heights') to a dwelling, involving significant two-storey extensions to the rear and both sides in Kilmore, Co. Clare. The planning authority refused permission on the grounds that the proposed extensions were excessive in scale and massing, representing overdevelopment that would detract from the character of the original building and the visual amenity of the rural area. The decision highlighted that t...
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