23/5920

Permission for the redevelopment at the rear of 40 McCurtain Street, a Protected Structure, the works include the partial demolition of an existing annexe to the rear of number 40 McCurtain Street, the existing shed to the laneway and the construction of a detached 3 storey dwelling and associated site works, at the rear of an existing building.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes over-development of a constrained site within a sensitive heritage context, resulting in negative impacts on architectural character, residential amenity, and traffic safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The modern design, massing, and scale of the three-storey dwelling would undermine the character of the Fermoy Architectural Conservation Area and the setting of the adjacent protected structure.
  • The proposed demolition of historic and potentially vernacular fabric within the curtilage of a protected structure is contrary to heritage and archaeological preservation objectives.
  • The development represents over-development of a restrictive site, offering substandard residential amenity and creating a public safety risk through pedestrian and vehicular conflict.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HE 16-18HE 16-14HE 16-19HE 16-6PL 3-1TM 12-8

Decision Document Summary

This proposal involved the redevelopment of a site at the rear of 40 McCurtain Street, Fermoy, situated within an Architectural Conservation Area and the curtilage of a Protected Structure. The local authority refused permission because the modern three-storey design was deemed visually intrusive to the heritage context, and the project required the demolition of significant historic fabric. Furthermore, the development was found to provide inadequate living space and private amenity for residen...
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