Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in a highly sensitive archaeological and landscape area (AONB) near the Monastic City of Glendalough, fails to meet specific tourism zoning objectives, and presents significant flood risk concerns regarding emergency access and the location of vulnerable uses in Flood Zone A.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is contrary to the Laragh-Glendalough Land Use and Tourism Plan as it fails to demonstrate a strictly necessary need for new tourist accommodation in a 'tourist attractions zone' and would detract from the visual and archaeological integrity of the Monastic City of Glendalough.
- The proposal represents an inappropriate development within a landscape defined as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and relies on an artificial mound for screening, which would result in visual clutter and negatively impact the setting of National Monuments.
- The applicant failed to provide an adequate Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) to ensure safe emergency access during flood events, particularly for vulnerable users, making the development contrary to national flood risk management guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective LG4Objective LG34CPO 8.2CPO 8.10Objective LG22CPO 8.1CPO 8.3CPO 8.7CPO 14.08CPO 14.09CPO 14.10CPO 17.25CPO 17.26
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves a 126.06m2 single-storey extension to an existing pilgrim coffee dock and prayer room at God's Cottage, Glendalough, to provide guest accommodation and storage. Located within a highly sensitive landscape (AONB) and in close proximity to the Glendalough Monastic Settlement, the application was refused due to its non-compliance with tourism zoning objectives, potential negative impact on the visual and archaeological heritage of the area, and unresolved flood risk concerns r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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