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works being carried out in the curtilage of protect structure, (Bluebell Farmhouse, Kilcullen Road, RPS REF. NS19-115). The construction of a single storey extension to Bluebell Farmhouse which shall comprise of the following works: 1. The demolition of an existing single storey extension to the north east side of Bluebell Farmhouse (34m2) 2. The construction of a single storey extension (177.4m2) on the north east comprising of living room, kitchen/dining room, pantry & W.C. 3. A north west facing patio. 4. Connection to existing services and all ancillary site works
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension is of an inappropriate scale, massing, and design that would significantly detract from the character and setting of the protected structure, failing to meet the conservation and design standards of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension, by virtue of its excessive scale, massing, and dominant gable-fronted design, is considered entirely out of character with the original Victorian farmhouse and would negatively impact its architectural integrity.
- The development fails to comply with Policies PS8 and PS15 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 as it lacks a high-quality design sympathetic to a protected structure and was not supported by a comprehensive Architectural Heritage Assessment Report.
- The siting and form of the extension would engulf the existing north-east facade and project past the front facade, thereby detracting from the stature and simplicity of the historic building.