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Permission & Retention Permission: Planning permission for works to existing two storey dwellings, (‘Greenlawns’ and ‘Grove View’) & existing two storey Public House (‘Donegans’) 1: Greenlawns’ and ‘Grove View’: Change of use from residential to guest accommodation (7 no ensuite rooms), new Lounge area (associated with the Public House), Internal alterations and extensions to the rear to include restaurant, reception room, treatment rooms, toilets & circulation, signage, together with all ancillary and associated site development works. 2: ‘Donegans’: Change of use of 1st floor from residential to guest accommodation (3 no ensuite rooms), Internal alterations, Alterations to outdoor front seating area, proposed outdoor retractable roof over rear beer garden, signage, together with all ancillary and associated site development works. 3: Demolition of non-original outbuilding/single storey extensions to rear to facilitate the proposed works. Retention Permission for ensuite rooms in existing outbuilding at the rear of ‘Donegans’. The proposed development is located within the curtilage of protected structures Reg. LHS 020-017, LHS 020-016 & LHS 020-003 *Significant Further Information received on 30th July 2026*

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a sustainable parking solution, protection of residential amenity from noise, and adequate conservation of Protected Structures.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide a feasible parking solution, resulting in a 15-space shortfall and an unauthorized reliance on third-party lands without legal interest or control.
  • Insufficient information was provided to assess the impact on residential amenity, specifically regarding potential noise pollution from the proposed outdoor beer garden and reception room.
  • The proposal lacked adequate conservation methodologies and justifications for the replacement of historic features, potentially harming the architectural integrity of Protected Structures and the Collon Architectural Conservation Area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

TOU 26TOU 27COL 5COL 7BHC 31BHC 32BHC 34BHC 36NBG 37IU 19IU 21Section 13.15Section 13.15.1Section 13.16.12Section 13.15.2Section 13.19.3Section 13.19.4Section 13.19.5Section 13.19.6Section 13.20.3Section 13.20.4Section 10.2.5Table 13.11

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the restoration and conversion of three Protected Structures ('Greenlawns', 'Grove View', and 'Donegans') in Collon, Co. Louth, into a guesthouse, restaurant, and extended public house facilities. While the development is consistent with the 'B1 Town or Village Centre' zoning, it was refused due to significant concerns regarding a 15-space parking shortfall and the applicant's lack of control over proposed parking areas. Additionally, the failure to provide a Noise Impact A...
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