2350404

(1) DEMOLITION OF THREE OUTBUILDINGS, (2) DEMOLITION OF TWO SMALL EXTENSIONS, (3) ALTERATION OF REAR DOUBLE STOREY WING AND (4) ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS TO INCLUDE NEW VEHICULAR ENTRANCE FROM PAINTER'S WAY, LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACES, BIN STORE AND DRYING YARD AND CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SERVICES. COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT TO CONTAIN TEN RESIDENTIAL UNITS, LOCATED IN AN 'AREA IN NEED OF REGENERATION' ON THE 'LAND USE ZONING MAP FOR CARNDONAGH, 2017'

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal provides insufficient detail to illustrate the level of intervention required for the refurbishment of heritage outbuildings and fails to demonstrate compliance with residential amenity standards, potentially harming the architectural value of the NIAH-listed site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application lacks the necessary architectural detail to ensure the proposed interventions do not militate against the preservation of the heritage value of the existing stone outbuildings.
  • The development is deemed piecemeal as it fails to adequately demonstrate a relationship with or support for the future redevelopment of the primary vacant NIAH structure on the site.
  • The proposal does not provide sufficient evidence of compliance with national design standards for apartments, particularly regarding private open space and fenestration.

Cited Policies (CDP)

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Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought outline permission for 10 apartment units via the refurbishment and partial demolition of derelict stone outbuildings located behind the former McDonough & Co. Ltd department store in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal. The site is a 0.2ha backland plot in a designated town-centre regeneration area. While the Inspector acknowledged the appropriateness of the residential land use, the report concludes that the submission was deficient in detail. The Inspector raised concerns that the pr...
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