Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling within the curtilage of a protected structure would result in significant visual impacts and fails to demonstrate optimal siting or impact mitigation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located in a sensitive area within the curtilage of Merrion House (Protected Structure WC0226).
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed site is the optimal location or that visual impacts on the heritage asset have been minimized.
- The proposal contravenes specific heritage protection objectives of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Gorey Local Area Plan 2017-2023.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BH06BH07BH10AH01
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house at Goreycorporationlands, Gorey Urban, situated within the curtilage of the protected structure Merrion House. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the development would cause significant visual impact to a sensitive heritage site. The decision noted that the applicant did not sufficiently justify the chosen location within the grounds or prove that the impact on the protected structure was minimized...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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