Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority has significant concerns regarding the visual impact of the solar panels on the uniform character of the Architectural Conservation Area and the potential for the installation to damage the historic roof fabric.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development may negatively impact the uniform appearance of the terrace and the established character of the Patrick Street Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
- Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that the installation would not cause damage to the historic roof fabric or interfere with the building's essential weathering elements.
- The applicant failed to provide a structural assessment or method statement ensuring that the solar panels would not create excessive or uneven loading on the existing roof structure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Strategic Objective 4Policy TC4Strategic Objective 7Policy BH1
Decision Document Summary
Eamonn O’Dea applied for permission to install 10 PV panels on the south elevation roof of a mid-terrace, three-storey dwelling at 18 Main Street, Templemore. The site is located within the Patrick Street Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and a Zone of Archaeological Potential. While the development is acceptable in principle under the 'Town Centre' zoning, the Planning Authority determined that permission could not be granted as currently proposed. The decision maker cited concerns regardin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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