Rural Design Advice for Individual Houses in the Countryside

APPENDIX 3a.Design Statement for single rural dwellingAll planning applications should be accompanied by a detailed Design Statement outlining the rationale of theproposed design. The design statement for a single rural dwelling should address the following:3.1 Site Selection:Site location characteristics, including the wider landscape character and the more immediate landscape and otherdesignations such as Natural Heritage Areas, Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.Use of sites existing natural qualities / featuresExisting development patternRoads and InfrastructureSite orientation.3.2 Layout:Site contextDesign principles consideredScale, building line and set-backBuilding form and proportionTopographyBuilding orientationVehicle parking & accessBoundaries / landscaping.3.3 House Design:Building formUniversal Access (access for mobility impaired)Building elements- Materials and colours- Roofs and chimneys- Dormers and roof lights- Doors, porches and windows- Conservatories, garages and other extensions.Details of how the proposal will optimize natural light in building design, location and orientationWhere a sun room/ conservatory is incorporated, is it designed so that it respects the proportions and materials ofthe house and is appropriately orientated and energy efficient?Indicate any re-use / renovation of existing buildingsDetails of other sustainable design approaches/renewable energy technologiesCounty Limerick: Rural Design Advice for Individual Houses in the CountrysideAPPENDIX