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Demolish ruined Coastguard building and construct 2 no. dwellings, 2 no. domestic garages and associated site works (previous Pl. Ref. NO. 06/1913 - duration of which was extended under Pl. Ref. No. 11/633 and Pl. Ref. No. 16/756 all refer)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Detrimental impact on a recorded monument and inappropriate design/scale within a high-value landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would have a detrimental impact on Recorded Monument CO142-059 and fails to protect or preserve a Post Medieval building of archaeological interest.
  • The excessive scale, height, and inappropriate design of the dwellings would create an unduly prominent feature in a designated 'high value landscape'.
  • The proposal fails to respect the character, pattern, and tradition of the village setting and coastline, contravening specific objectives of the County Development Plan and Local Area Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HE 3-1HE 3-4HE 4-6GI 6-1DB-04

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission to demolish a ruined Coastguard building in Ballincolla, Union Hall, and construct two dwellings. The Planning Authority refused the application because the development would negatively affect a recorded monument and failed to safeguard archaeological heritage. Furthermore, the proposed structures were deemed to be of an overbearing scale and inappropriate design, which would harm the visual amenities of the surrounding high-value landscape and the architectura...
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