24/4934

Permission to alter southern section of main vehicular entrance gates (known as Belvelly entrance) to provide wider vehicular access and forming new separate pedestrian and cycle entrance involving relocation of one pillar, adjustment to existing gates and associated works. The entrance is within the curtilage of Fota House which is a Protected Structure RPS Ref. No.: 504/NIAH Ref. No.: 20907572 and Belvelly Bridge RPS Ref. No.: 2,988/NIAH Ref. No.: 20907578. The site which encompasses existing Gate Lodge, boundary railings and double leaf gates is scheduled in the NIAH Ref. No.: 20907577.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Negative impact on the architectural character and setting of protected structures and the historic demesne landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed interventions would result in a negative impact on the character and setting of Fota House (RPS ID 504) and the associated gate lodge and entrance (NIAH 20907577).
  • The works are considered detrimental to the integrity of the historic demesne landscape at Foaty Island.
  • The development would contravene specific heritage objectives of the Cork County Development Plan and conflict with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HE16-14HE16-15HE16-16HE16-20

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission to alter the southern section of the main vehicular entrance gates serving Fota Wildlife Park and Fota House and Gardens on Foaty Island, Co. Cork. The site is a sensitive heritage location featuring protected structures and a significant demesne landscape. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the proposed alterations would degrade the architectural character and setting of the historic entrance and Fota House, thereby violating multip...
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