Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension's flat roof design and dual front access were deemed discordant and inconsistent with the character of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area, failing to meet high-quality design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design of the extension, specifically the flat roof and the addition of a second front door, is considered discordant and fails to respect or harmonise with the existing dwelling.
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective DM OBJ 81 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which requires residential extensions to be of high-quality design.
- The development would be unduly prominent in the urban area, negatively impacting visual amenities and setting an undesirable precedent for future development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 81
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a 63 sq. m two-storey side extension to an existing semi-detached dwelling at 6 The Court, Whitefield Manor, Bettystown, Co. Meath. The site is located within an urban townland zoned for existing residential use. Meath County Council refused the application primarily due to design concerns, noting that the flat roof element and the inclusion of a second front entrance created a discordant appearance that failed to integrate with the original house or the wid...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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