Core Refusal Reason
The increased eaves height and resulting roof profile are considered out of character with the established streetscape and would negatively impact the architectural heritage of the Rathkeale Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The increased eaves height and resulting roof profile are visually discordant and fail to respect the traditional character of the streetscape in The Square, Rathkeale.
- The development is located within a designated Architectural Conservation Area, and the amendments are deemed to be unsympathetic to the architectural integrity of the area.
- Granting retention for these works would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments that would further erode the character of the town.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective AH O1Policy AH P1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the retention of amendments to the eaves height at the side and rear elevations of a property at The Square, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick. The site is located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), which necessitated referrals to the Conservation Officer and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The application was refused because the modifications were found to be out of character with the existing streetscape and detrimental to the architectural h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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