Core Refusal Reason
The development would materially contravene the 'OS' zoning objective for open space and would cause significant adverse visual and physical impact on the integrity and character of the Finnstown House protected structure and its historic demesne landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is inconsistent with the 'OS' zoning objective as it does not preserve or provide for open space and recreational amenities.
- The development, including the creation of a new entrance and tree removal, would sever and adversely affect the integrity of the surviving 19th-century designed demesne landscape of Finnstown House.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for further similar residential developments that would materially contravene zoning and injure protected architectural heritage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning objective 'OS'Section 11.5.2 (ii)Section 11.5.2 (iv)Policy HCL 3HCL 3 Objective 1HCL 3 Objective 2Policy HCL 5Policy H 3Table 11.15Section 9.1.2Section 9.1.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 314 sq.m detached 'H'-plan house for a hotel manager on the grounds of Finnstown Castle Hotel, Lucan, a Protected Structure. The site is located within a 19th-century designed demesne landscape zoned 'OS' (Open Space). The Inspector acknowledged that the applicant attempted to mitigate previous refusal reasons through redesign and relocation, but found the core issues of zoning contravention and heritage impact remained. Key arguments against the development ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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