Core Refusal Reason
The demolition of a habitable house and installation of a boundary fence within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) would negatively impact the historic character and streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of a habitable dwelling and its replacement with a 1.8m boundary fence would significantly alter the historic form and character of the Main Street streetscape.
- The proposal would diminish the character and special interest of the Rathcoole Architectural Conservation Area.
- The development contravenes multiple policies and objectives of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022 regarding heritage and conservation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.5.3UC Policy 3 Objective 1HCL4 Objective 1HCL4 Objective 3HCL Policy 5HCL5 Objective 3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing habitable house and the erection of a 1.8m high boundary fence on Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin. The site is located within the Rathcoole Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The Planning Authority refused permission because the removal of the building and the proposed boundary treatment would harm the historic integrity and visual character of the ACA, failing to comply with specific heritage and urban conservation poli...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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