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Tadhg Casey Architects (085 242 6224, tc@tcarchitects.ie) intend to apply to Kerry County Council for retention planning permission on behalf of Jeremiah O’Halloran, pertaining to the following: (A) Retain an existing agricultural storage shed as constructed, (B) Retain an existing concrete post and panel fence, (C) Retain existing 2 no. access gates; and all associated ancillary site works on a site within the curtilage of Ballyheigue castle, a protected structure (RPS KY-21301401 14-1-A) at Castlelawn, Ballyheigue, County Kerry. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.
Core Refusal Reason
The development is located on land zoned for conservation and would negatively impact the character and setting of Ballyheigue Castle, a Protected Structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located on land zoned 'G3 - Conservation', where the proposed agricultural shed is not a permitted use under the Land Use Matrix.
- The retention of concrete panels and electric gates is considered visually obtrusive and out of character with the historic walled garden setting of the Protected Structure.
- The proposal would seriously injure the character and setting of Ballyheigue Castle and its walls, contravening specific heritage and conservation objectives of the County Development Plan and Local Area Plan.