An Bord Pleanála gives go ahead for residential development in Ardee

An Bord Pleanála has given the go ahead for a development in Ardee, that will see the demolition of three houses to make way for ten new apartments in the centre of the town.

Noelle McCreanor had appealed Louth County Council's decision to grant Cyril O'Brien planning permission for the development at Irish Street/Rogan's Lane/Markethouse Lane. The proposed new apartments comprises ten new apartments consisting of seven two-bed units and three one-bed units, located in two three storey blocks.

The reasons given by the appellant for the appeal, include what they say is incorrect information in the planning application and that the development is within an area of architectural conservation.

In its decision to grant planning permission An Bord Pleanála said that subject to compliance with conditions that it set out, it is considered that, "the proposed development would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area or of property in the vicinity, would not be detrimental to the integrity, character and setting of protected structures in the vicinity, and would not adversely impact on the character of the Ardee Architectural Conservation Area.

"The proposed development would therefore, be in accordance with proper planning and sustainable development in the area."

Among the 19 conditions laid out by An Bord Pleanála when granting planning permission, it said that "the external finishes of the building and public realm areas of the development shall be in accordance with the Materials Strategy submitted by Douglas Wallace with the exception of the following amendments:

1. Bangor Blue slates shall be used for all roofs;
2. all rainwater goods shall comprise of cast iron or painted aluminium only; and
3. windows fronting Irish Street shall replicate the proportions, materials and design details of the typical period sash windows within the Architectural Conservation Area."