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RETENTION & Permission. Permission for change of use from Residential / Office development to Self-Catering Tourist Accommodation (Bed & Breakfast). The development will consist of: 9 No. Ensuite bedrooms over two floors, 2no. Kitchen / Dining areas and a Living area. Permission is also sought for a fire escape stair on the southwest elevation and all associated site works with the proposed development. Retention permission is sought for fire escape doors to the side (southwest) elevation and closing of door opening to the side (northeast) elevation and replacement of timber sash windows with replica timber sash windows to the front and side of the main building and replacement of timber sash uPVC sash style windows to the rear of the building and addition of 2 rooflights to northeast (side) elevation. Retention permission is also sought for the removal of pebbledash and reinstatement of the original blockwork finish to the front (northwest) elevation, replacement of roof tiles and rainwater goods, alterations made to the internal structure and all associated site works. The development consists of carrying out works to a protected structure, (St. Kevins House -RPS 019-170).
Core Refusal Reason
The development is refused due to the detrimental impact of unauthorized works on a Protected Structure, the substandard quality of the proposed tourist accommodation, and the lack of required car parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The works carried out to date and the proposed architectural intentions are injurious to the character and integrity of the Protected Structure (St. Kevin's House).
- The internal layout represents a substandard form of tourist accommodation with insufficient room sizes and a lack of necessary facilities for occupants.
- The application fails to provide adequate car parking arrangements and was submitted with insufficient documentation, specifically lacking a qualified Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment.