Core Refusal Reason
Adverse impact on architectural heritage, specifically regarding a historic boundary wall, an NIAH-listed structure, and the character of an adjacent Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of a new vehicular entrance would cause direct physical damage to a historic boundary wall, which is a significant example of non-structural built heritage.
- The proposal would negatively impact the established character and setting of the Old Parochial House, a structure recorded on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH Reg. No. 20825014).
- The development would undermine the integrity and character of the adjacent Architectural Conservation Area, failing to protect the architectural heritage of Castlemartyr.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HE 16-16HE 16-15HE 16-18
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new vehicular entrance and associated site works at the Old Parochial House, Castlemartyr, a site containing a dwelling listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage and located adjacent to an Architectural Conservation Area. The planning authority refused the application because the works would involve the removal of part of a historic boundary wall, which would adversely affect the setting of the NIAH structure and the character of the conserva...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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