Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to provide a structural survey to confirm the building's suitability for renovation and lacked sufficient detail regarding the impact and mitigation of proposed native hedgerow removal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of development could not be established as the applicant failed to submit a structural report confirming that the derelict building is structurally sound and capable of renovation in accordance with CPO 9.25.
- The proposed development involves the removal of a substantial native roadside hedgerow, and the application lacked adequate details to minimize this loss or provide for suitable replacement native species within the visibility splays.
- Without the required structural and environmental information, the Planning Authority could not determine if the proposal would appropriately protect the character of the vernacular structure and its rural setting.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.25CPO 9.26CPO 9.27Chapter 16 Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the renovation and extension of a derelict cottage at Taghmon, Crookedwood, Co. Westmeath, to create a 136m² dwelling featuring a modern timber-clad extension and a new septic system. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence where the reuse of vernacular buildings is generally supported. However, the application was refused because the applicant did not provide a structural survey to prove the building's integrity for reuse and failed to adequately add...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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