23359

Permission for the development consisting of 1. Demolition of the existing garage/store located to the side of the existing dwelling. 2. Construction of a two storey gabled roof side extension to consist of a master bedroom, a walk-in wardrobe, an en-suite, a utility room, a hall and a cinema room in the ground floor and three bedrooms, two balcony and landing with mezzanine above in the first floor. 3. Construction of a single storey garage/office with barn roof at the rear of main house to consist of a garage, two home offices, a wc and a utility/storage area in the mezzanine floor. 4. General internal remodel and upgrade of the existing dwelling to suit the proposed layouts (including external modifications to the south and east side elevation facades). 5. All drainage, structural and associated site works to be implemented at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was deemed unacceptable due to the excessive scale and non-subordinate design of the extension and garage, coupled with unresolved concerns regarding the planning status of the existing dwelling and unauthorized site works.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed two-storey extension is not considered physically or visually subordinate to the existing 1970s bungalow and fails to complement the original dwelling in terms of design, scale, and massing.
  • The proposed detached garage is excessive in scale (124 sqm) relative to the main dwelling and lacks sufficient justification regarding its intended use and potential for public access.
  • There are significant concerns regarding the planning status of the existing dwelling and unauthorized site works, including the importation of waste material and alterations to site levels without the benefit of planning permission.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 12.8 House Extension (Urban and Rural)Section 12.9 Domestic Garages / Sheds (Urban and Rural)Roscommon Rural Design Guidelines

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed a substantial two-storey extension and a large detached garage/office at a site in Hodson Bay, Athlone. The Planning Authority determined that the extension's design and scale were not subordinate to the original 1970s bungalow, contrary to Section 12.8 of the County Development Plan and the Rural Design Guidelines. Furthermore, the proposed garage was deemed too large and its intended use was not sufficiently clarified. The report also highlighted potential unauthorized...
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