2497

Permission to construct a detached garage and planning permission to construct an extension to the rear of existing dwelling house to include removal of rear existing external & internal walls, removal of front porch & chimneys, install solar panels to roof of new extension to the rear and to decommission existing septic tank & install new proprietary treatment unit & percolation area and all associated site works at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed extension is not subordinate in scale, massing, or design to the existing dwelling, failing to harmonize with the original vernacular structure and exceeding development plan standards for house extensions.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed extension fails to be subordinate in scale and massing, as it is more than twice the footprint of the existing dwelling and exceeds the original ridge height, detracting from the character of the vernacular semi-detached cottages.
  • Insufficient information was provided regarding the impact on the neighboring property, necessitating a structural survey and an existing site layout plan to ensure the architectural and structural integrity of the shared boundary is maintained.
  • The development lacks comprehensive details on site servicing and environmental management, specifically regarding the feasibility of a public water connection, the management of construction waste, and the preservation of existing boundary hedgerows.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 7.8Section 12.8Section 12.9Section 12.12Section 3.16Section 5.1Section 5.2Section 4.6Section 4.7

Decision Document Summary

This application seeks permission for the renovation and substantial extension of a vacant semi-detached cottage at Carrick, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon, along with the construction of a detached garage and a new wastewater treatment system. Although the principle of extending the dwelling is acceptable, the Planning Authority determined that the proposed design is disproportionately large and fails to respect the proportions and character of the original dwelling. The application was ultimately r...
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