Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is refused due to its excessive scale and discordant design, which fails to remain subordinate to the existing dwelling and would negatively impact the visual character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension is incapable of integrating with the existing dwelling as it is neither subordinate in scale nor complementary in design.
- The proposal fails to comply with Section 12.8 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the design principles in Chapter 5 of the Rural Design Guidelines.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent that would seriously injure the visual amenities and character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.4Section 7.7Section 7.8Section 12.8Section 12.9Chapter 5 of the County Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for extensions and alterations to an existing dwelling, a new domestic garage, and a septic tank upgrade at Castlesampson, Bealnamulla, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. While the principle of extending the house was acceptable, the planning authority refused permission because the proposed two-storey extension was of a vertical scale and massing that would subsume the original structure. The design was deemed discordant and failed to meet the requirement for extensions ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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