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to upgrade existing entrance and driveway to former rectory and provide staff/visitors carpark to service existing pharmacy, provide new recessed walls and piers to gate existing rectory and associated site works at Lower Bridge Street, Belturbet, Co. Cavan. (H14Y426). The proposed works are within the curtilage of a protected structure

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed car park materially contravenes the 'Amenity and Open Space' land use zoning and would adversely impact the setting and character of a Protected Structure (The Former Rectory).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development is located on lands zoned 'Amenity and Open Space', and a private car park for a commercial pharmacy is not a permitted use under this zoning objective.
  • The works, which include demolishing part of a boundary wall and constructing a car park within the curtilage of 'The Rectory' (a Protected Structure), would negatively impact its historic setting and architectural character.
  • The application failed to include an Architectural Impact Assessment, and the proposal materially contravenes Map Based Specific Objective no. 5, which requires development to respect the unique character and vistas of the Rectory site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

14.13 Amenity and Open Space14.13.1 Objective14.13.2 Vision14.13.3 Permitted in PrincipleRPS1 to RPS15Map Based Specific Objective no. 5 for Belturbet townChapter 11 Built and Cultural Heritage

Decision Document Summary

Maura and Philip McCorry sought permission for a 13-space private car park and associated entrance upgrades at Lower Bridge Street, Belturbet, to serve an existing pharmacy. The site is located within the curtilage of 'The Rectory', a Protected Structure, and is zoned for 'Amenity and Open Space' in the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused because the commercial car park use is incompatible with the amenity zoning and would cause an adverse impact on the integrity...
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