Core Refusal Reason
The development is considered visually obtrusive and incongruous, failing to complement the character of the Carlingford Architectural Conservation Area and detracting from the setting of adjacent protected structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, design, and haphazard layout of the temporary structures are considered detrimental to the special character and distinctiveness of the medieval town centre.
- The use of inappropriate materials such as plastic guttering and polycarbonate roofing is contrary to the conservation objectives for the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
- The front facade and signage fail to adhere to the Louth County Council Shopfront Design Guidelines, negatively impacting the historic streetscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BHC 20BHC 21BHC 3113.14.113.16.1113.1413.14.4Section 13.21.8Section 12.21.8
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a café/restaurant consisting of a converted horsebox and wooden structures with associated seating at Newry Street, Carlingford. The site is located within the Carlingford Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and is in close proximity to several regionally protected structures. Louth County Council refused the application primarily because the temporary nature, haphazard layout, and modern materials of the development were deemed visually obtrusi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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