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the construction of a single storey limestone pastoral centre of 315 square metres to the south of the existing limestone church, the removal of the existing 20th century grotto, the removal of a section of existing boundary wall and all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would negatively impact the setting and character of a Protected Structure and the Kilcock Architectural Conservation Area due to its inappropriate scale, massing, and the excessive removal of historic boundary walls.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed pastoral centre's siting and monolithic design would obscure key views and principal elevations of St. Coca’s Church, a Protected Structure.
  • The proposed removal of 15.7m of the historic boundary wall is deemed excessive and detrimental to the character of the Kilcock Architectural Conservation Area.
  • The development fails to comply with multiple heritage and conservation objectives of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, representing an inappropriate intervention within a sensitive historic curtilage.

Cited Policies (CDP)

AH O21AH O31AH O32AH O65HC 4HC 5HC 6HC 10HC 12HC 13HC 14HC 15HC 16HC 19

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a 315sqm limestone pastoral centre and the removal of a 20th-century grotto and boundary wall at St. Coca’s Church, Kilcock, a Protected Structure within an Architectural Conservation Area. While the principle of a community facility was acceptable under the 'E' zoning, the application was refused because the scale and massing of the new building would significantly detract from the church's setting. Furthermore, the planning authority found the extent of the p...
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