Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would adversely affect the integrity, setting, and views of the former Louth Hall demesne, a designated 'Historic Garden and Designed Landscape', leading to piecemeal erosion of the heritage asset.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located within the boundary of the former Louth Hall demesne, and its approval would result in the cumulative and piecemeal erosion of a designated 'Historic Garden and Designed Landscape' contrary to Policy HER 55.
- The applicant failed to provide a required appraisal of the landscape, designed views, and vistas, or an assessment of significant trees, meaning the proposal is contrary to Policy HER 56 of the Louth County Development Plan.
- The siting of the dwelling in an elevated position, combined with the removal of 45 meters of roadside hedgerow, would result in a significant adverse visual impact on the character and quality of the protected demesne landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SS 18SS 19SS 24SS 25SS 26SS 51SS 53SS 56SS 59HER 55HER 56SS 60SS 63SS 64SS 65SS 66
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a two-storey house and detached garage at Louth Hall, Tallanstown, Co. Louth, within a rural area designated as Development Zone 5. Although the applicant demonstrated compliance with local rural housing need criteria, the site is situated within the historic Louth Hall demesne, a designated 'Historic Garden and Designed Landscape'. The planning authority refused permission because the development would cause piecemeal erosion of this heritage settin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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