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the construction of Granny Flat to the front and extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling as follows. A First Floor Rear extension and conversion of Attic Storage Area to provide 2 Bedrooms a Bathroom and an EnSuite. B. Alterations to facilities above. C. The provision of a new Effluent Treatment System. D. Retention of Front Porch. Ancillary works to accommodate all of the above
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to poor design quality, specifically its disproportionate ridge height, excessive scale, and bulk, which would be unduly prominent and obtrusive in the rural landscape and contravene development plan objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed rear extension, with a ridge height of 6.4m and a flat top, is visually dominant and of poor-quality design, failing to respect the character of the existing dwelling or the wider area.
- The additional dormer windows create a cluttered roof profile that does not match the character of the area, while the overall scale and bulk of the extensions are considered excessive for the site.
- The development would materially contravene Objective DM OBJ 50 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, setting an undesirable precedent and negatively impacting the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DM OBJ 50Section 11.5.24Meath Rural Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the construction of a granny flat, a first-floor rear extension, an attic conversion, and the retention of a front porch at a detached bungalow in Cushinstown, Ashbourne. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. The application was refused by Meath County Council primarily because the proposed extensions were deemed to have excessive scale, bulk, and disproportionate ridge heights that would be unduly prominent and obtrusive. The plann...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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