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the construction of a single storey, detached, two bedroom, gate lodge, which is to replace the existing two storey, detached, two bedroom gate lodge which is to be demolished, new wastewater treatment unit and percolation area all accessed via the existing vehicular entrance gateway and existing internal access road, along with all associated services, service connections, landscape and site development works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of an existing gate lodge that is part of a Protected Structure and its replacement with a new dwelling would result in a significant loss of architectural heritage and adversely impact the character and setting of the protected structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing gate lodge is a significant component of the Hamwood House demesne and is included within the Record of Protected Structures (RPS Ref: 91,522).
- The demolition of the original structure would lead to the irreversible loss of traditional materials and architectural features that contribute to the special interest of the heritage site.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy HER POL 16 of the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027, which seeks to protect the setting and character of Protected Structures from development that would have an adverse impact.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HER POL 14HER POL 15HER POL 16HER POL 17HER POL 18
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Hamwood Stud Unlimited, sought permission to demolish an existing two-storey gate lodge and construct a replacement single-storey, two-bedroom dwelling at Hamwood Stud, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The site is located within the curtilage of Hamwood House, a Recorded Protected Structure. Meath County Council refused the application primarily because the existing gate lodge is considered to be of significant historic and architectural value as part of the protected demesne. The planning au...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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