Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission as the proposed renovation and conversion of the former Garda barracks into four apartments is consistent with the 'town/village centre' zoning, preserves the character of the protected structure by bringing it back into sustainable use, and does not significantly impact residential amenities or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential development is acceptable under the 'town/village centre' zoning objective and aligns with policies to consolidate urban settlements by reusing existing unoccupied structures.
- The proposed extensions and internal alterations represent reasonably sensitive interventions that retain the building's historic character and front facade while ensuring the long-term conservation of the protected structure.
- The development will not result in significant adverse impacts on the residential amenities of adjacent properties or create a traffic hazard, and any minor concerns regarding finishes and site management can be addressed via planning conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GO 1Objective SO 1Objective SO 2Objective SO 3Section 3.3.2 (Local Service Centres)Policy SC4: Residential Development in Rural SettlementsPolicy LH13: Protected Structures
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses an appeal against the decision to grant permission for the conversion of a former Garda barracks, a protected structure (RPS S344) in New Inn, Co. Tipperary, into four apartments. The proposal involves demolishing existing single-storey rear annexes and constructing two new two-storey extensions. The site context is a 0.195 ha plot within a designated 'town/village centre' area. The Inspector's key arguments focus on the sustainability of residential reuse for historic build...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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