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for change of use of existing residential building / shop to multi user residential / hostel units, bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and common kitchen / living area and maintenance and repair to shop front all associated site works on a protected structure Ref No. C693 Record of Protected Structures, NIAH Ref No 12301028

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to the potential for significant negative impacts on the architectural integrity of a Protected Structure, lack of a heritage impact assessment, and failure to meet development standards for parking and waste management.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed physical interventions, including inappropriate insulation methods and window replacements, pose a detrimental risk to the historic fabric and character of the Protected Structure.
  • The application lacks a comprehensive Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment and fails to provide sufficient clarity regarding the intended end-use and management of the hostel units.
  • The development does not meet the required standards for off-street car parking, bicycle storage, and waste management facilities as mandated by the County Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021 - 2027

Decision Document Summary

This application by James O' Loughlin sought a change of use for a two-and-a-half-storey Protected Structure and former shop on Barrack Street, Castlecomer, into a multi-user residential/hostel facility. The Planning Authority refused the application following a recommendation from the Conservation Officer, who cited serious concerns regarding the loss of historic fabric and inappropriate internal treatments. The decision was further influenced by the applicant's failure to address significant s...
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