Core Refusal Reason
The refusal is primarily based on the excessive bulk and scale of the first-floor rear extension and the insensitive design of the front façade alterations, which would negatively impact the character of the cottage and the visual amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed alterations to the ground floor front façade are deemed wholly inappropriate and would unacceptably alter the character of the mid-terrace cottage.
- The bulk and scale of the first-floor rear extension is considered excessive, posing a detrimental impact on the character of the subject building and adjoining properties.
- The development would establish an unwelcome precedent for the group of cottages and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ZO 6 Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsZoning Objective 6Para 11.12
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed alterations to the front façade, a two-storey rear extension, and solar panels at 3 Beaumont Cottages, Ballintemple, Cork. Although the site is zoned for sustainable residential development, the planning authority determined that the scale of the first-floor extension and the design of the front elevation changes were insensitive to the existing cottage's character. Consequently, the proposal was refused as it would injure the visual amenities of the area, set a poor pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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