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The development will consist of the demolition of the existing public house and residential building and the construction of a proposed new café restaurant including preparation of hot and cold food, a food and beverage retail outlet with dine-in and takeaway services on the ground floor and a two-bed apartment on the first floor, including new shopfront, proposed new roof lights and clerestory glazing to the rear and all associated lighting, signage, drainage and service connections.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed demolition of a building listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage within an Architectural Conservation Area would materially and adversely affect the historic character and integrity of the Westport townscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The demolition of the existing structure is deemed inappropriate as the building is listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (Reg. No. 31212071) with a regional rating for architectural interest.
  • The proposal is contrary to Objective BEO1 of the Westport Local Area Plan, which aims to ensure the preservation of the special character of the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) regarding building scale, historical plot sizes, and building lines.
  • The loss of the historic structure would seriously injure the amenities and character of the Westport Architectural Conservation Area and would therefore be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective BEO 1Objective BEO1

Decision Document Summary

Harold Conway applied for planning permission to demolish an existing public house and residential building at James Street, Westport, to facilitate the construction of a new café restaurant with a two-bed apartment above. The site is situated within a designated Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and the building itself is of regional significance on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Mayo County Council refused the application following a report from the Conservation Officer,...
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