Core Refusal Reason
The replacement of a thatched roof with slate on a cottage listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) would compromise the building's character and contravene specific heritage protection policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is occupied by an existing thatched cottage which is listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH).
- The proposed design solution to replace the thatch with natural slate would compromise the character, setting, and visual amenity associated with the NIAH building.
- The development would materially contravene Policy Objectives AH 1, AH 3, and AH 6 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
AH 1AH 3AH 6
Decision Document Summary
The applicants, Richard and Linda Stephens, sought permission to replace the existing thatched roof finish of a cottage in Murvey with a traditional natural slate roof finish. Galway County Council refused the application on the grounds that the cottage is a heritage structure listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. The planning authority concluded that the proposed works would negatively impact the architectural character and visual amenity of the building, resulting in a ma...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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