Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would adversely impact the character and special interest of the Kilkee Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed balconies and sliding doors are inconsistent with the traditional built vernacular of the Kilkee Architectural Conservation Area and would diminish its special character.
- The development would introduce significant visual clutter to a prominent elevation in Merton Square, establishing an undesirable precedent for future balcony installations in the area.
- The proposal would negatively impact the residential amenity of ground-floor apartments through overlooking and an overbearing physical presence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP15.1CDP15.4CDP15.5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the installation of cantilevered balconies and the conversion of windows to sliding glass doors at an apartment complex in Merton Square, Kilkee. Located within the Kilkee Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), the site occupies a prominent position in the settlement. Clare County Council refused the application on the grounds that the modern additions would detract from the architectural heritage and character of the ACA. Furthermore, the planning authority de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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