Core Refusal Reason
The proposed flat-roofed front extension is architecturally inconsistent with the traditional design of the existing holiday cottage development, resulting in adverse visual impacts and setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The flat-roofed extension constitutes a significant departure from the traditional architectural character of the existing cottages and the wider holiday home development.
- The prominent location of the extension across the front elevation would negatively impact the visual amenities and character of the area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar incongruous extensions within the settlement of Carrigaholt.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029Tourism Zoning
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a veranda at a traditional-style holiday cottage in Carrigaholt, Co. Clare, though the submitted plans detailed a 20sqm enclosed flat-roofed extension. The Planning Authority determined that the proposal's design and prominent front-facing position were entirely inconsistent with the established architectural character of the holiday home development. Consequently, the development was considered to have a detrimental impact on local visual amenities and would ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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