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for a change of use from residential care home facility (community infrastructure) to residential use for all buildings on site. Proposed development to provide a Total of 29 No. new units; 25 No. apartments and 4 No. houses ( 19 No. 1-Bed, 5 No. 2-Bed and 1 No. 3-Bed apartments and 3 No. 2-Bed two-storey & 1 No. 3-Bed two-storey houses). Proposed demolition of modern two-storey extensions to the front & side of the Main Building. Proposed works to include a new two-storey extension to the front & rear of the existing north-western corner of the building, proposed single storey extension to 2 No. existing out-buildings, new first floor extensions to 2 No. existing out-buildings and proposed new flat roofs to existing structures. Alterations to elevations, provision of new balconies, repairs to the external envelope of all buildings where necessary, provision of car parking, bicycle parking, bin storage, and new internal one-way driveway. Connections to existing foul drainage on site, and provision of new soakaways on site, together with all associated site development works on site
Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient information to assess the impact on architectural heritage, infrastructure capacity, and environmental conservation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application lacks sufficient detail to evaluate the impact on the architectural integrity and historic fabric of Maypark House, a Protected Structure, particularly regarding the retention of original features and the extent of demolition.
- The applicant failed to provide confirmed feasibility for water and wastewater connections from Uisce Éireann or adequate technical design for surface water management and foul drainage capacity.
- The proposal omitted critical environmental assessments, including comprehensive tree, bat, and bird surveys, which are essential to protect the site's biodiversity and its 'most sensitive' landscape designation.