Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its inappropriate scale and design in a sensitive coastal area, failure to demonstrate safe vehicular access, and the absence of a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment for a site located in high-risk flood zones.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and design of the extension are considered incongruous with the coastal context and would result in a detrimental impact on the visual amenities of the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 65m sightlines could be achieved at the site entrance, creating a potential traffic hazard on the County Road.
- A Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment was not provided despite the site being located within Flood Zones A and B and having a history of coastal protection issues.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.1Section 18.29.3
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a 114 sq.m. extension and renovation of a dwelling at Nemestown, Kilmore, situated in a sensitive coastal environment. The Planning Authority refused permission because the development's scale was deemed visually intrusive and contrary to extension policies. Furthermore, the applicant did not prove that safe vehicular access could be maintained via adequate sightlines, nor did they provide a necessary flood risk assessment for a site partially located within high-risk Fl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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