Core Refusal Reason
The development negatively impacts the architectural heritage of a 19th-century building and lacks a mandatory archaeological assessment for its location within a historic town.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed works negatively impact the fabric of the historic building stock and undermine the heritage nature and architectural integrity of the existing 19th-century dwelling.
- In the absence of an archaeological assessment, the planning authority is not satisfied that the development would not have a negative impact on the recorded monument of the 'Historic Town' (MA118-022).
- The proposal is contrary to Objective BEP 9 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would set an undesirable precedent that depreciates the value of property in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BEP 9
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the retention of demolition works and the completion of refurbishment and extensions to an end-of-terrace dwelling on Creagh Road, Ballinrobe. Mayo County Council refused permission because the design was considered unsympathetic to the building's mid-19th-century heritage, involving the loss of significant original features and the use of inappropriate modern materials. Additionally, the refusal cited the failure to provide a required archaeological assessment for the h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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