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extension & renovation of my existing dwelling to include external insulation with lime plaster finish, new windows and doors, two velux windows in the living room and one velux in the bathroom and 9 air vents and to remove roof on extension at the rear and put on a new flat roof and to demolish two chimneys and a shed at rear and to construct a French drain to the front of the dwelling with all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal lacks sufficient detail and justification regarding its impact on the Clonmellon Architectural Conservation Area, specifically concerning the use of modern materials, the removal of historic chimneys, and the technical specifications for a proposed French drain.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed modern design of doors and windows, along with the removal of two chimneys, is deemed incompatible with the historic character and special interest of the Clonmellon Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
  • There is a lack of technical justification and manufacturer confirmation regarding the suitability of applying a lime render finish over external insulation, as well as insufficient detail on the proposed French drain's impact on the public footpath.
  • The application failed to provide essential data, including the floor area of the rear extension and clarity on the retention of existing architectural features such as the building's plinth and decorative banding.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 8.230CPO 8.232CPO 14.39CPO 14.42CPO 14.43CPO 16.27

Decision Document Summary

Tracey Marshall applied for permission to renovate and extend a detached single-storey dwelling at Main Street, Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath. The site is situated within the Clonmellon Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and is zoned for 'mixed use'. The Planning Authority identified significant concerns regarding the impact of modern design interventions—such as vertical windows and the removal of chimneys—on the area's heritage character. Consequently, the authority issued a request for further...
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