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1. Refurbishment works to protected structure no. 163 SE in the Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023. The work will include internal modifications to facilitate ground floor entrance lobby and commercial space circa 213m2. Change of use at first and second floor level from commercial to residential use creating 6 no. 1 bedroom apartments and 2 no. 3 bedroom apartments including elevational upgrade works. 2. Demolition of existing rear extensions circa 1,450 m2 forming part of protected structure no. 163 SE in the Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023. 3. Proposed 4 Storey rear building linked to the protected structure to accommodate 9 no.1 bedroom apartments, 19 no. 2 bedroom apartments, lift and access stairs and associated circulation space. 4. ESB Substation building circa 24m2. 5. Single storey refuse and storage building circa 61m2. 6. Vehicular access via existing Abbey Street car park entrance. 7. All surface car parking, landscaping and associated site works and service connections
Core Refusal Reason
The development's negative impact on the architectural heritage of the protected structure and the Courthouse Architectural Conservation Area, combined with inadequate parking provision and insufficient technical assessments.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to adequately assess or mitigate its impact on the architectural character and setting of the protected structure (No. 163 SE) and the surrounding Courthouse Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
- The proposal does not meet the Sligo County Development Plan requirements for car parking provision, and insufficient justification was provided for the proposed reduction.
- The application lacks necessary technical assessments, including a Stage 1/2 Road Safety Audit, Vehicle Swept Path Analysis, and detailed proposals for wastewater and surface water disposal.