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Permission for renovation of a derelict school house with the construction of a single storey extension to the side and a two storey extension to the rear with interconnecting glass atrium, new waste water treatment system and percolation area and a new vehicular entrance and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the inappropriate scale and design of the extensions relative to the original vernacular school house, and the failure to demonstrate that a safe vehicular access with adequate visibility could be provided onto a protected regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extensions are considered inappropriate in scale, form, and design, failing to respect the character and proportions of the original vernacular school building.
- The development would negatively impact the architectural heritage and setting of the building, contrary to policies protecting the sensitive refurbishment of traditional rural structures.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that a safe vehicular entrance with sufficient visibility and stopping distances could be provided onto the R215 Protected Regional Road, thereby compromising public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 48HOU 49BHC 42BHC 44Section 3.18Section 9.9MOV 56NBG 39Section 13.16.17Table 13.13Section 13.13.11.2
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the renovation and significant extension of a derelict vernacular school house at Dowdstown, Ardee, Co. Louth, including a new wastewater treatment system and vehicular entrance. Louth County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed two-storey rear extension was deemed incongruous and excessive in scale relative to the modest original structure, which is considered a fine example of a traditional vernacular building. Furthermore, the pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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