Core Refusal Reason
The proposed columbarium wall would negatively impact the character and setting of St. Michael and All Angels Church, a Protected Structure, and materially contravene Objective KCDP 8-40 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 1.5m high wall, by virtue of its location, length, and elevated position, would be a visually obtrusive feature that fails to respect the relationship between the church and its associated graveyard.
- The development would detract from the character and setting of the Protected Structure, failing to ensure that modifications are compatible with the special character of the site.
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective KCDP 8-40 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires that development affecting a protected structure is compatible with its special character, setting, and landscape features.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 8-40
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a columbarium wall internment facility at St. Michael and All Angels Church, a Protected Structure in Spunkane, Waterville. Following a request for further information, the Planning Authority concluded that the proposed 1.5m high wall would be a visually obtrusive addition that negatively impacts the historic character and setting of the church and its graveyard. The application was refused on the grounds that it would materially contravene Objective ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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