Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retaining wall is considered overly imposing and lacks sufficient justification or evidence of compliance with Policy BHP 6 regarding its impact on the setting and special interest of the protected structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retaining wall appears very imposing within the curtilage and setting of the protected structures, specifically Saint Marys Church and its entrance gates.
- The applicant failed to provide a supporting statement or justification to demonstrate how the development complies with Policy BHP 6 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025.
- There is a lack of technical specification and clarity regarding the design and construction of the retaining wall, which is currently an unauthorised structure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 6.17.1Section 6.7Section 15.19Section 15.30Policy BHP 6Policy HLP13
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission to retain and complete a retaining wall and associated site works at Saint Marys Church, Lisdrumcleve, Latton, Co. Monaghan. The site is highly sensitive as it contains two protected structures: the church and its entrance gates. While the Planning Authority ruled out the need for a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment, the proposal faced significant opposition from third parties and was ultimately found to be visually intrusive. The decision maker determined that th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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