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to construct a storey and 1/2 building over basement for self catering accommodation with garage/ store (domestic) and bedroom accommodation on basement level with rear access, habitable accommodation on ground and first floors, connection to existing town sewerage, water services, entrance and all associated works as previously granted for dwelling 17/208

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal lacks justification for tourism-related development and features a substandard, visually obtrusive design that would negatively impact the visual and residential amenities of the area, including nearby heritage assets.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide adequate justification or demonstration of need for a small-scale tourism development at this specific rural location.
  • The proposed design is considered substandard and visually obtrusive, failing to integrate into the landscape and negatively impacting the setting of a Protected Structure and a Recorded Monument.
  • The development would adversely affect the visual and residential amenities of the area and is contrary to specific tourism and design objectives of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028.

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Decision Document Summary

Helen & Tom O'Reilly sought permission to construct a storey and a half building over a basement for self-catering accommodation at Killycarney, Blacklion, Co. Cavan. The site is located near the N16 National Primary road, a Recorded Monument, and St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church (a Protected Structure). The application was refused because the proposal lacked sufficient justification for tourism-related use in a rural area and the design was deemed visually obtrusive and unsympathetic to the ...
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