3032/22

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: planning permission for the development will consist of 3 converted shipping containers, single storey in height for use as a temporary cafe/retail unit for a period of 3 years on a section of the site attached to the derelict house (15 Echlin Street). The development will involve the removal of existing gates to gain pedestrian access to the proposed cafe/retail unit on Echlin Street.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal fails to sensitively integrate with or provide conservation gain for the adjoining Protected Structures, contravening specific heritage protection policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development does not provide conservation gain through the repair and reuse of No. 15 Echlin Street or demonstrate high standards of craftsmanship.
  • The design fails to relate sensitively to the architectural detail and special character of the adjoining Protected Structures at St. James Catholic Church and St. James Parochial Hall.
  • The proposal would contravene the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2016-2022 and set an undesirable precedent for future development in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy CHC2 (b)Policy CHC2 (d)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought development on a site to the rear of St. James Roman Catholic Church in Dublin 8, involving works near Protected Structures with access from Echlin Street. The application was refused because it failed to demonstrate adequate conservation gain for No. 15 Echlin Street and lacked the architectural sensitivity required to protect the character of the surrounding heritage buildings. The planning authority concluded that the project would negatively impact the architectural integ...
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