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for the change of use of the existing disused single storey farm outbuildings to accommodate 4No. ensuite bedroom short stay holiday units & associate tourism accommodation services, i.e, kitchen, laundry, store, & the change of use of the existing haybarn to a covered seating area/ farmyard tea rooms including the provision of new toilets adjacent as part of a heritage tourism project for the site. The site current accommodates an existing thatched cottage which is a protected structure, RPS Ref. DV740128.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the inappropriate subdivision of a residential site containing a Protected Structure, the potential negative impact on built heritage and residential amenity, and inadequate assessment of flood risks for future users.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed commercial development and site subdivision would undermine the town and village centre functions of Dungarvan and Abbeyside while setting an undesirable precedent for uncoordinated commercial offerings in established residential areas.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the redevelopment of outbuildings would not negatively impact the character and setting of the Protected Structure on-site, contravening Built Heritage policies.
- The submitted Flood Risk Assessment failed to adequately assess the risks to visiting members of the public or provide necessary evacuation and emergency management plans for a site located within a Flood Zone.