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Extension to private house in Inishowen, Co. Donegal, currently under-construction.

The existing dwelling consists of a 1980 bungalow with a later extension (1990’s) to the back. The proposed extension is positioned in front of the existing bungalow extending the pattern of main house and existing extension towards the sea. It is carefully designed to sit between the existing rock outcrops and is hiding the original bungalow from public view. It has a fully glazed front to maximize natural light gain and views to the ocean. A dark anthracite colour cladding is proposed to visually integrate the extension into its rocky environment. The existing access road between the rock outcrops leading to the front of the bungalow will be omitted and the area in front of the proposed extension will be landscaped with local soil and Marram grass to restore the natural habitat. Access to the dwelling will be solely via the existing gravel road on the southern side of the rocks to the back of the existing dwelling. A new canopy roof clad like the new extension is proposed along the southern facade of the existing dwelling to form a new sheltered entrance.