Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is located in a highly sensitive 'tourist attractions zone' near the Glendalough Monastic City, lacks necessary archaeological and flood risk assessments, and would negatively impact the visual and historical integrity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located within a 'tourist attractions zone' where new tourist-related development is generally restricted, and it would result in significant visual clutter and a negative impact on the setting of the Glendalough Monastic City.
- The applicant failed to provide essential technical assessments, specifically an Archaeological Impact Assessment and a Flood Risk Justification Test, despite the site's location in a high-risk flood zone (Zone A) and an area of significant archaeological potential.
- Insufficient information was submitted regarding the capacity of the existing wastewater treatment system to handle the additional biological load, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective LG4Objective LG34CPO 8.2Objective LG22CPO 8.3Objective LG2LG21LG33CPO 8.7CPO 8.1CPO 8.4CPO 8.5CPO 11.29Section 3.5Section 3.9
Decision Document Summary
God's Cottage Charitable Trust proposed a 112.5m2 pilgrim guest accommodation building, a store, and a solar PV array at Lake Road, Glendalough, adjacent to the historic Monastic City. The site is situated within a sensitive 'tourist attractions zone' and a Flood Zone A. The application was refused because the proposal would detract from the visual and historical character of the National Monument, lacked critical archaeological and flood risk documentation, and failed to demonstrate that the wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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