Core Refusal Reason
The retention of solar panels on the front elevation of a former church (NIAH listed) significantly detracts from its visual and historical prominence and contravenes architectural heritage protection policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The solar panels on the front elevation materially alter the appearance and detract from the visual and historical prominence of the former Holy Trinity Church, which is a structure of regional importance listed on the NIAH.
- The development materially contravenes Policy BEP 4 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to protect the unique architectural heritage of the county.
- The retention of the unauthorized works would interfere with the character of the landscape and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy BEP 4Objective BEO 9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a 31m2 solar panel installation on the front elevation of a dwelling house, formerly Holy Trinity Church, located in Polranny, Achill Sound. The building is listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) with a regional rating. The planning authority refused permission because the panels significantly detract from the architectural and historical character of the structure, materially contravening Policy BEP 4 of the Mayo County Develop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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