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THE DEMOLITION OF PART OF EXISTING STONE WALL AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DOMESTIC/AGRICULTURAL SPLAYED ENTRANCE GATEWAY, A COMBINED DWELLING AND FARMYARD ACCESS DRIVEWAY AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS. THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE CURTILAGE OF PROTECTED STRUCTURES REF NO. 12-06 AS IDENTIFIED WITHIN OFFALY COUNTY COUNCIL RECORD OF PROTECTED STRUCTURES

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal would detrimentally impact the setting and integrity of protected structures and create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would materially contravene Policy BHP-01 of the County Development Plan as it would have a sizeable, detrimental effect on the landscaped demesne and the setting of protected structures including Ballycumber House and Ballycumber Folly.
  • The proposed demolition of approximately 14m of the historic demesne boundary wall to facilitate a new entrance would seriously visually affect the current historical entrance and the character of the protected structures.
  • The proposed entrance would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard because the sight visibility distances at the proposed entrance are substandard and obstructed.

Cited Policies (CDP)

BHP-01BHP-02

Decision Document Summary

The applicants sought permission for a new domestic and agricultural entrance and driveway at Moate Road, Ballycumber, Co. Offaly, which required the demolition of part of a historic stone wall. The site is situated within the curtilage of protected structures (Ballycumber House and Folly) and is zoned for Open Space, Amenity, and Recreation. Offaly County Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposal would negatively impact the integrity and setting of the protected structure...
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