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Planning permission to retain the following: (1) the demolition of part of the rear extensions and construction of a new single storey infill extension [8.5m2], (2) new flat roof and the installation of two doors to the extension, (3) the replacement of a door with a window and the replacement of a window to double doors on the south east elevation, (4) the replacement of sash windows and the front door, (5) the replacement of missing floorboards on the ground floor and on the first floor hallway with high quality plank floors and repair of original floorboards to all bedrooms, (6) the refitting of internal double doors into the library, (7) the installation of: ensuites to 2no. bedrooms, an ensuite and closet to 1no. bedroom, and to change the laundry room to an ensuite and a bathroom, (8) the demolition of part of the outbuilding and rectification of gable; (9) the conversion of an open shed to a garage by closing in the front elevation and fitting doors to it; (10) the hard landscaping to the sides of the house and, all ancillary site works at Knockglass House, Knockglass Td., Crossmolina, Co. Mayo, F26 YV62 (Protected Structure RPS No. 154).
Core Refusal Reason
The retention of unauthorized works to a Protected Structure materially and adversely affects its architectural character and heritage value, failing to comply with conservation standards and development plan objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The works to be retained materially and adversely affect the character, heritage value, and setting of Knockglass House, which is a Protected Structure (RPS No. 154).
- The development contravenes specific Architectural Heritage Objectives BEO 9 and BEO 10 of the Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding the protection and sympathetic enhancement of protected structures.
- The unauthorized works do not constitute good conservation practice and fail to adhere to the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines and Conservation Advice Series issued by the Department.