Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is of an excessive scale for the restricted site, leading to an unacceptable loss of private open space and failing to meet development management standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale of the extension is considered inappropriate for the confined site and would result in an unacceptable loss of private open space, failing to satisfy Section 12.8 of the County Development Plan.
- The site layout plan provided is inaccurate as it extends into the public road and fails to provide a clear distinction of the developable area or the context of adjacent structures.
- There is a lack of specific detail regarding the external finishes of the extension and the proposed new boundary treatments and landscaping for the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.8 House extensions (Urban and Rural)
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks permission for a single-storey side and rear extension to a dwelling at Barry More, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Although the design is sympathetic to the existing structure, the proposal was refused due to its excessive scale relative to the small 0.1-hectare site, which would leave inadequate private open space. Furthermore, the planning authority cited significant mapping inaccuracies regarding site boundaries and a lack of detail on external finishes and landscaping as grou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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