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for demolition of No 19 Friary Street, Kilkenny R95 E76V, permission is sought for the provision of temporary structural works, the reconstruction of the front façade to Friary Street and the construction of a new residential apartment development consisting of 3 two bedroom apartments plus 9 one bedroom apartments, associated stair cores, communal refuse and storage areas, bicycle parking provision, internal hard and soft landscaped courtyard plus all associated works. No 19 Friary Street is located within the St Mary's Architectural Conservation Area
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that would negatively impact residential amenity through overshadowing and overbearing, while failing to justify the demolition of a significant structure within an Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's height, bulk, and proximity to boundaries would result in an overbearing impact and significant overshadowing of neighboring properties and amenity spaces.
- The proposal fails to justify the demolition of a structure listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) and would detract from the character of the St. Mary's Architectural Conservation Area.
- The project is considered an overdevelopment of the site that does not adequately respect the existing architectural heritage or the residential amenities of the surrounding area.