2360088

construction of a new two storey extension at the side and a single storey at the rear of our existing dwelling to include on ground floor a Kitchen, dining, living area, stairs, storage area, utility and w.c. and on the first floor two bedrooms, bathroom and landing and to demolish existing porch at front and an extension at the rear with all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed two-storey extension is considered discordant and visually dominant, failing to integrate with or respect the character of the original vernacular cottage.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The design and height of the two-storey extension are discordant with the original single-storey dwelling, resulting in an unacceptable ad-hoc form that subsumes the host structure.
  • The removal of the existing front porch and the overall scale of the extension would adversely impact the vernacular character of the cottage.
  • The proposal fails to comply with Westmeath County Development Plan 2021-2027 policy CPO 16.27 regarding alterations and extensions to existing dwellings.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 16.27WRDG

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a significant two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension to a modest 65sqm vernacular cottage at Battstown, Collinstown, Co. Westmeath. Westmeath County Council refused permission primarily because the scale and design of the proposed 118sqm extension were deemed visually dominant and discordant. The planner concluded that the development would subsume the original character of the dwelling and failed to meet the design standards set out in ...
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