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to A. Amend Condition No. 4 of Outline Planning Permission Reg. Ref. 16-299 to allow for a part single storey part two storey dwelling on revised finished floor levels and amend Condition No. 5 to allow for alternative material finishes B. Amend the design and finished floor levels of the dwelling granted under Planning Reg. Ref. 19-852 to that of a part single storey part two storey house and ancillary site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents a severe and unsympathetic visual intrusion in an elevated and exposed 'Settled Landscape', failing to minimize visual impact or demonstrate appropriate site selection as required by the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in an elevated, exposed upland area designated as a 'Settled Landscape', where policy CDP 13.2 requires proposals to minimize visual impact and avoid prominent site locations.
- The design features, specifically the barn-style accommodation over a basement garage and a raised platform with 2m high walls, are considered a severe and unsympathetic visual intrusion into the rural landscape.
- Significant concerns remain regarding the scale, mass, and overall layout of the development, which are deemed to negatively impact the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CDP 13.2Objective 19CDP 3.11
Decision Document Summary
Alan O'Rourke sought to amend a previously approved dwelling design at Ballingaddy West, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, a site situated in an elevated and exposed 'Settled Landscape' and 'Area of Special Control'. The Planning Authority determined that the revised design, which introduced a raised platform and basement garage, was visually intrusive and failed to harmonize with the rural context. Although the document concludes with a recommendation for Further Information, the assessment highlights tha...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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