Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to comply with rural housing 'local need' policy as the structure's residential status was extinguished by a previous demolition condition, and the extension's design is deemed unsympathetic to the vernacular character of the cottage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The residential use of the cottage was extinguished by a previous planning condition (DA802317) requiring its demolition; therefore, the applicant must, but failed to, demonstrate compliance with 'local need' criteria for a new independent residential unit.
- The applicant failed to obtain planning permission for the removal of Condition no. 12 of DA802317, which legally required the demolition of the existing dwelling prior to the occupation of a previously permitted replacement house.
- The design and scale of the proposed extension over-dominates the original vernacular structure and breaks the front building line, which would negatively impact the character of the building and the visual amenity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 50RD POL 30RD POL 31RD POL 32RD POL 33RD POL 34RD POL 1RD POL 2Section 11.5.25Section 9.14Section 9.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the renovation and extension of a derelict cottage and the installation of a wastewater treatment system at Piercetown, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The site is located in a rural area where the existing cottage was previously required to be demolished under a prior planning grant (DA802317) for a replacement dwelling. Meath County Council refused the application because the residential use of the structure is considered to have ceased, the applicants failed to demonstrate a 'local...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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