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Permission for development on the grounds of Nucella Lodge, identified as a Protected Structure Ref. No. LHS005-068 and NIAH Ref. 13833012. The development to comprise new caretakers dwellinghouse ancillary to the guest house granted under planning ref. no. 2242 and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to its detrimental impact on the character and setting of a Protected Structure, lack of justification for an ancillary caretaker's dwelling, and significant technical deficiencies regarding drainage, wastewater, and environmental screening.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal represents piecemeal development that would materially contravene County Development Plan policies (BHC 21, 22, and 23) designed to protect the architectural integrity and setting of Nucella Lodge, a Protected Structure.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional need for a separate caretaker's dwelling, which would conflict with previous planning conditions (Ref. 22/42) requiring the guest house to be maintained as a single integral unit.
  • The application lacked essential technical information, including a daylight/sunlight analysis, a comprehensive SuDS design, confirmation of wastewater connection feasibility from Uisce Éireann, and an Appropriate Assessment screening report.

Cited Policies (CDP)

BHC 21BHC 22BHC 23IU 19IU 21NGB 6BHC 20BHC 24BHC 25BHC 26BHC 27BHC 28Policy TOU26Policy MOV 56IU 6IU 16IU 17IU 18Policy NGB 40Policy NGB 37OTH 1OTH 2OTH 3OTH 18OTH 19OTH 20

Decision Document Summary

Hugh Barton applied for permission to construct a single-story caretaker's dwelling ancillary to a guest house at Nucella Lodge, Omeath, Co. Louth, a site containing a Protected Structure. Louth County Council refused the application on seven grounds, primarily citing the negative impact on the heritage setting and the lack of justification for the dwelling's necessity. Additionally, the refusal was based on the failure to provide adequate details regarding residential amenity, surface water man...
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