Kirin locals won a bid to demolish a corrugated iron hut in the center of the village. It was considered historically valuable and too valuable to be demolished.
Local charity George Hogg His Trust has submitted an application to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park planners to demolish a shed in Morenish Place, off Main Street. Did.
However, planners rejected the bid earlier this year, saying it was of "special concern" and the Giraffe Conservation Area Assessment was "an impressive display of corrugated iron buildings centered around a winding main street." 'example'. Breddalbane, he said, was the result of the estate's interest in the manufacture of materials, further stating that "surviving examples are significant both in the history of building materials and in the development of Kirin."
However, the Trust appealed to the Scottish government's planning appeals arm, the DPEA, which has now overturned the refusal. Reporter Mike Thiel said in his decision:
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"Planning officials have suggested that this could be replaced with more traditional corrugated iron, but are skeptical that this will ever happen.
32} "It is apparently an ancillary building intended to serve the residential and commercial establishments of Morenish Place on Main Street. It is visible from that street but not particularly conspicuous. , seen in the context of the Gardens of the Flat, a building of utilitarian appearance, although it appears to be in moderate exterior condition. Although we appreciate the concerns of the planning authorities, we believe that each case must be decided on its individual merits. , that interest stems solely from its cladding materials.If it had been covered with other materials (wood, brick, etc.), wouldn't it have worried about it being demolished?I don't think so."We are not convinced that its demolition will have a material effect on the character or appearance of the giraffe sanctuary.
"In this case, the appellant used the space created by the demolition of the building. to provide parking space to the tenants of Mornish Place.
``This application relates only to the demolition of the building in question. Whether the use of a building should be subject to a planning application is primarily a matter for planning authorities.
"However, after the removal of a building, the land occupied by the building is derelict.
"In that sense, we are pleased that the proposal to provide a tarmac instead of a warehouse building meets that requirement. Accordingly, I have imposed a condition to that effect.”
The charity said in its filing of appeal: Free from these vehicles. This makes traffic flow through this part of the village safer. Significantly improve comfort and access for building tenants.
"Installing six electric charging points in the proposed parking area means the trust is mindful of how it will provide tenants with future facilities for electric vehicles.
"Demolition of the existing building to make room for parking and the installation of new sheds elsewhere in the extensive gardens is a progressive and innovative way for the Trust to move forward. It helps us realize our vision of: in a modern way, without impacting conservation areas.”
