Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey front extension would overwhelm the existing single-storey cottage, distort its scale and character, and appear incongruous within the streetscape due to its excessive height and inappropriate roof form.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension's height exceeds the existing ridge line and its roof form is not in keeping with the character of the original single-storey dwelling or the surrounding row of similarly scaled houses.
- The prominent position of the two-storey extension at the front of the dwelling would overwhelm the existing structure and negatively impact the visual amenities of the area.
- The proposal fails to meet County Development Plan standards which require extensions to be unobtrusive and to avoid distorting the existing scale and mass of development on site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028Appendix 1: Development and Design Standards
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a two-storey front extension, attic conversion, and associated works at 13 Lower Kindlestown, Greystones, a semi-detached single-storey cottage. While the principle of extension was considered acceptable, the planning authority refused the application because the proposed front extension's scale, height (exceeding the ridge line), and incongruous roof form would overwhelm the original cottage and detract from the character of the streetscape, failing to comply...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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