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the retention of the gable wall to widen access way to rear of the property and retention of extension to he two apartments as granted planning permission under KA160984. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Significant unauthorized deviations from the parent planning permission (KA/160984) and the resulting negative impact on the architectural character of the Kells Historic Core Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development represents a clear and unauthorized deviation from the parent permission (KA/160984), involving the removal of a gable-ended roof and its replacement with a hipped roof of increased height without permission.
  • The unauthorized external finishes, recessed doors, and non-compliant window frames are considered 'ugly and clumsy' and have damaged the architectural character of the building and the wider streetscape within the ACA.
  • The application is supported by an inaccurate development description and fails to address a third-party submission regarding a land ownership dispute and the unauthorized demolition of a boundary wall.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application for retention permission at 21 Kenlis Place, Kells, Co. Meath, concerns unauthorized works to a building within the Kells Historic Core Architectural Conservation Area. The Planning Authority determined that the development significantly deviated from the parent permission (KA/160984), specifically through the unauthorized alteration of the roof profile and the use of inappropriate external finishes. These works were deemed to have damaged the architectural character of the buil...
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