Core Refusal Reason
The proposal lacks sufficient conservation detail to assess the impact on the protected structure's historic fabric and fails to meet required traffic safety and site layout standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate drawings and conservation methodologies to demonstrate that the proposed internal floor and roof alterations would not detrimentally impact the historic fabric of the protected structure.
- The proposed development does not comply with DMURS standards regarding sightline visibility and internal vehicular circulation, presenting a significant safety hazard at the existing entrance.
- Insufficient information was submitted regarding the layout, landscaping, and surface water management of the external amenity space, leaving the impact on the setting of the protected structure and the Architectural Conservation Area unclear.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
This application seeks permission for the change of use of 'The Round House', a vacant former Methodist Church and protected structure in Collon, from commercial use to a two-storey residential dwelling. While the principle of development is considered acceptable under the 'B1 Town or Village Centre' zoning, the proposal was deemed deficient due to a lack of detailed conservation impact assessments for the structural works required to insert a second floor. Additionally, significant concerns wer...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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