2460653

for (A) erection of a two-storey type extension to the front (East) and side (North) of existing dormer type house in order to form a family flat. (B) Decommissioning of existing septic tank and the installation of a new proprietary waste water treatment system and sand polishing filter percolation area and all associated siteworks. (C) New means of escape rooflight to the rear (West) elevation of the existing house

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed extension is deemed inappropriate in terms of design, scale, and configuration, failing to complement the existing dwelling and posing a negative impact on neighbouring residential amenity through overlooking from a proposed balcony.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The two-storey extension is considered inappropriate in design, scale, and configuration, failing to appropriately complement the character and architectural language of the existing single-storey dwelling.
  • The inclusion of a first-floor conservatory and balcony is deemed to have a significant negative impact on the residential amenity of the adjoining property to the rear due to overlooking.
  • The proposed development, which more than doubles the floor area of the original dwelling and utilizes inconsistent materials like a corrugated metal roof, is not considered to be in keeping with the site's rural context.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 15Section 15.4.12

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a 187 m² two-storey extension to a detached single-storey dwelling in the rural area of Cornamucklagh, Broadford, Co. Kildare. The planning authority determined that the proposal was inappropriate as the design and scale did not harmonize with the existing house. Furthermore, the proposed first-floor balcony was found to negatively impact the privacy and residential amenity of the neighbouring property, leading to a negative assessment of the current design...
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