3107/22
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for the provision of a driveway for vehicular access. The development will consist of removal of portion of front boundary railings and associated plinth, removal of non-original concrete paving slabs on front garden and replacement with permeable gravel finish, dishing of public footpath to Dublin City Council specification, and all ancillary site works, to facilitate 3000mm wide vehicular access for off-street parking.
Core Refusal Reason
The removal of original historic boundary treatments at a Protected Structure would result in an unacceptable loss of historic fabric and negatively impact the architectural character and setting of the historic terrace.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of original historic railings and gates constitutes an unacceptable loss of historic fabric that fails to complement the special architectural character of the Protected Structure.
- The proposed vehicular access would seriously injure the legibility, setting, and presentation of both the individual property and the wider historic terrace of twelve properties.
- The development would contravene specific conservation policies and zoning objectives, setting an undesirable precedent for similar developments and depreciating property values in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for a new vehicular driveway at 16 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, a Protected Structure situated within a terrace of twelve historic properties. Dublin City Council refused the application on the grounds that the works would necessitate the removal of original, elaborate ironwork railings and gates which are integral to the site's heritage value. The planning authority concluded that the loss of this historic boundary treatment would undermine the architectural ...PDF Document Missing
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