Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its adverse impact on the character of a protected structure, the use of non-vernacular design (log cabin), and the applicant's failure to meet rural housing 'local need' criteria.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of the dwelling would adversely impact the special character and setting of a Protected Structure (Ref 36-04), contrary to Policy BMP-02 of the County Development Plan.
- The log cabin is not considered a vernacular typology of the Offaly countryside and its retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments in the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional or social local need for a new dwelling under Policy SSP-27, as they already own an existing rural dwelling on the subject site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-27BHP-01BHP-02BHP-03BHP-04BHP-05BHP-08BHP-09BHP-10BHP-11DMS-44DMS-49DMS-93DMS-94BMP-02
Decision Document Summary
Brendan Coyne sought retention permission for a 110 sq m log cabin dwelling and a new wastewater treatment system at Clonavoe, Clonbullogue, Co. Offaly. The development is situated within the curtilage of a protected thatched cottage (Ref 36-04). Offaly County Council refused the application because the structure's design and location negatively impact the architectural heritage of the protected cottage, the log cabin style is deemed unsuitable for the rural landscape, and the applicant does not...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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