Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would adversely affect the setting and character of Carnacon House, a protected structure, and is contrary to specific heritage protection policies in the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment was deemed insufficient to demonstrate that the development would not have an adverse impact on the setting and character of Carnacon House.
- The proposal is contrary to Objective BEO 10 and Policy BEP 14 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028, which aim to protect the integrity and special interest of protected structures and their settings.
- The development would interfere with the character of the landscape and the setting of country houses and demesnes, failing to preserve their contribution to cultural heritage and green infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective BEO 10Policy BEP 14Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 Volume 4 Record of Protected Structures Ref. No 91
Decision Document Summary
Bridie Hughes sought permission to construct a dwelling house and proprietary effluent treatment unit at Carrownagreggaun, Ballyglass, Claremorris. The site is located off the avenue serving Carnacon House, a protected structure, and is within 1200m of the Towerhill House SAC. Mayo County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to provide a sufficient Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment to prove the development would not negatively impact the setting of the protected st...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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