Core Refusal Reason
The proposed ATM would negatively impact the architectural integrity of the existing shopfront and the character of the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The installation is considered an unsympathetic alteration to a high-quality, well-composed shopfront on Pearse Street.
- The development would detract from the overall appearance and special character of the established Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and its heritage structures.
- The proposal directly conflicts with County Development Plan Objective HE 16-18, which seeks to conserve and enhance the special character of heritage areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HE 16-18
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the installation of a single ATM machine at the Spar premises on Pearse Street, Kinsale, situated within a prominent Architectural Conservation Area. The Planning Authority refused the proposal, citing that the intervention would compromise the craftsmanship of the existing shopfront and fail to respect the sensitive heritage context of the streetscape. Ultimately, the development was deemed contrary to the Cork County Development Plan 2022 objectives regar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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