26/1066

Permission for the following works:- 1) Change of use from existing disused church to residential use comprising of 1 no. 4 bedroom dwelling unit with the insertion of a new internal first floor within the nave and chancel of the disused church, 2) Alterations to existing elevations of disused church, 3) Installation of new wastewater treatment unit and percolation area, 4) All associated proposed site works. The development involves works to and within the curtilage of RPS 465 Former St Mary’s Church and Recorded Archaeological Monument CO073-055.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is premature as it is located within a reserved national road corridor and lacks adequate conservation detail for the protected structure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal is located within the N22 Ovens to Coolcower Route Corridor, making it premature and contrary to the National Development Plan 2026–2030.
  • The development contravenes County Development Plan policy TM 12-13, which seeks to protect reserved road corridors from inappropriate development that could compromise future schemes.
  • The application failed to provide sufficient technical method statements and conservation expertise to ensure the protection of the architectural heritage and historic fabric of the protected structure.

Cited Policies (CDP)

TM 12-13

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed the change of use of the disused Athnowen Church, a protected structure in Ovens, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission primarily because the site is situated within the N22 Ovens to Coolcower Route Corridor, a reserved infrastructure project, rendering the development premature and in conflict with strategic road policies. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the applicant had not provided adequate conservation strategies or professional overs...
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