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(1) CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING BUILDING FACING BRIDGE STREET FROM MOST RECENT AUTHORISED USE AS A RESTAURANT ON LOWER GROUND FLOOR AND GROUND FLOOR WITH APARTMENT OVER ON FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR (ROOF SPACE) TO USE AS COMMUNITY FACILITY INCORPORATING STAFF FACILITIES, CO-WORKING AREA AND ANCILLARY SERVICES TO SAME, OFFICE ACCOMMODATION INCLUDING OFFICE SPACE VISITABLE BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, STORAGE SPACE AND ALL ANCILLARY WORKS (2) CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY BUILDING FACING SHORE ROAD TO PROVIDE EXHIBITION SPACE ON GROUND FLOOR AND MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR (3) ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS INCLUDING PLATFORM LIFT, STEPS AND LANDSCAPING BETWEEN THE TWO BUILDINGS

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the development represents the regeneration and preservation of a 'Protected Structure' at risk, aligns with the prioritisation of renewal in Ramelton as a Layer 2B settlement, and would not negatively impact the character, setting, or residential amenity of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development constitutes a sensitive revitalisation of a Protected Structure that is currently 'at risk,' which is consistent with the core strategy for heritage-led regeneration in Ramelton.
  • The construction of the two-storey building on Shore Road effectively reinstates a historic building line and provides a suitable street frontage that respects the scale and context of neighboring properties without obscuring the primary view of the Protected Structure.
  • Potential impacts on neighboring residential amenities, specifically regarding overlooking from the platform lift and external stairwell, can be satisfactorily mitigated through planning conditions requiring screening and enclosure.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Table 2A.3 (Settlement Structure)Section 2A.3.3 (Regeneration and Renewal)Policy ED-P-2Policy ED-P-6Policy ED-P-14Policy BH-P-15Policy BH-P-18Policy BH-P-1Policy BH-P-3Policy BH-P-6Policy BH-P-7RPS Ref. 40800401

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the 'House on the Brae,' a Protected Structure in Ramelton, Co. Donegal. The applicant, Ramelton Georgian Society, seeks to change the use of the existing building from a restaurant/apartment to a community facility and co-working space. The project includes the construction of a new two-storey building facing Shore Road for exhibition and multi-purpose use, alongside associated site works like a platform lift and landscaping. Third-party appellants raised concerns regardin...
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