2460384

the development consists of and will consist of the following; Retention Permission: 1. Retention of a flat roofed extension to rear of existing house. 2. Retention of changes to windows on front & rear elevations. Planning Permission: 1. Planning for proposed two-storey extensions to side & rear of existing dwelling. 2. Planning for installation of roof windows to front elevation. 3. Planning for installation of pitched roof open porch to front door. 4. Planning for change of roof pitch to a portion of the front and rear roofs. 5. Planning for upgrading and installation of new effluent treatment system and percolation area. 6. All associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed design is considered out of character with the existing residential estate and would result in a disorderly form of development that negatively impacts the residential amenity of adjacent properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The design of the proposed extension is out of character with the existing house types and the established pattern of development within the residential estate.
  • The proposal constitutes a disorderly form of development that would negatively impact the residential amenity of adjacent properties and depreciate their value.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DM OBJ 50

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention and planning permission for various extensions and modifications to an existing dwelling at 9 Tetrarch Grove, Clonee, Co. Meath, located within an A1 'Existing Residential' zone. While the principle of extending a dwelling is acceptable in this zone, the Planning Authority refused the application primarily due to the design of the proposed two-storey extension. It was determined that the scale and design were incompatible with the character of the established est...
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