Core Refusal Reason
The retention of an exposed natural stone finish is considered a non-sympathetic alteration that is out of character with the uniform rendered terrace and detrimental to the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The exposed stone façade is a non-sympathetic alteration that conflicts with the uniform rendered character of the mid-terrace houses on Chapel Street.
- The development would have a detrimental impact on the character and setting of the Courthouse Architectural Conservation Area (ACA-5) and neighbouring protected structures.
- The removal of the historic render finish and exposure of underlying masonry risks accelerating moisture ingress and damaging the structural fabric of the building.
Cited Policies (CDP)
P-ARH-1P-ARH-2P-ACA-1P-ACA-2Section 25.3Section 25.3.2Section 25.3.3Section 33.2.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for an exposed natural stone finish to the front elevation of a mid-terrace dwelling at No. 23 Chapel Street, Sligo. The site is located within the Courthouse Architectural Conservation Area (ACA-5) and is zoned for town centre uses. Sligo County Council refused the application because the stone finish is considered out of character with the uniform rendered appearance of the terrace and represents a non-sympathetic alteration that harms the architect...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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