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development consisting of renovation of existing dwelling house and construction of new extension to the rear, renovation of existing outbuilding for use ancillary to the dwelling house, installation of new onsite wastewater treatment system with connections to services and all associated site development works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is of excessive scale and height relative to the original cottage, failing to be subordinate and resulting in an overly dominant addition that negatively impacts the character of the vernacular dwelling and the visual amenities of the adjacent scenic route.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension, by virtue of its 150sq.m floor area and elevated position 1.6m higher than the original cottage, fails to be subordinate to the main dwelling as required by Section 13.4.6 of the County Development Plan.
- The development would necessitate significant site re-levelling, retaining walls, and the removal of mature trees, leading to a detrimental loss of landscape features and character.
- The scale and design of the addition would be overly dominant, negatively impacting the unique visual character of the adjacent scenic route and the setting of the existing vernacular cottage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
P-LCAP-1P-LCAP-3Section 13.4.6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the renovation of an existing 40sq.m vernacular cottage and outbuilding in Barnaderg, Grange, Co. Sligo, along with the construction of a large 150sq.m single-storey extension and a new wastewater treatment system. The site is located in a rural area adjacent to a designated scenic route. Sligo County Council refused the application primarily because the extension's scale and height were considered disproportionate to the original dwelling. The planning authority concluded ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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