2560395
for demolition of boundary walls (due to structural failure), with replacement walls, pillars and cappings, retention of two entrances (the most southern entrance was a widening of an original entrance), new vehicular entrance and gate onto st. davids terrace as constructed. retention permission for temporary accommodation unit (mobile home) for a period of 2 years to allow for renovation works on existing cottage on site. (subject to a separate application). permission to reduce the height of the existing walls on site, permission to return the most southern entrance to its original width and all associated site works
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a lack of mandatory documentation required to assess the impact on a Protected Structure, inaccurate representation of works already completed, and the inappropriate nature of a mobile home within the curtilage of a historic building.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application is seriously deficient as it lacks an Architectural Heritage Assessment Report and an Ecological Impact Assessment, which are necessary to evaluate the impact of works on the Protected Structure and its curtilage.
- The submitted drawings are inaccurate and fail to reflect the full extent of works undertaken on-site, including the demolition of an outhouse and modifications to a stable block that have negatively impacted the character of the site.
- The retention of a mobile home within the curtilage of a Protected Structure is considered an unacceptable and premature addition that would injure the visual amenities of the area and set an undesirable precedent.