Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the mural is refused because its prominent design and significant scale are visually incongruous with the character of the subject residential dwelling and the surrounding streetscape, interfering with the building's architectural symmetry and setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The mural is considered inappropriate in principle for a residentially zoned area as its scale relative to the facade detracts from residential amenities.
- The artwork interferes with the symmetrical Victorian composition and architectural detailing of the property, which otherwise makes a positive contribution to the streetscape.
- Granting permission would create an undesirable precedent for street art on residential elevations that is out of scale with the building's original features and character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective APolicy AR5Policy AR8Policy Objective HER20Policy Objective HER2112.6.8.2 - Signage12.6.8.3 - Wall Panel/Poster Board AdvertisementsPolicy SIC12Policy Objective PHP10
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks to retain an 'artistic painted mural' depicting two dancing and boxing ballerinas on the front elevation of Albion House, a two-storey Victorian terraced house in Sandycove. The site is situated in a predominantly residential area zoned Objective A. The Inspector acknowledges significant local support and the artistic merit of the work but argues that planning policy must protect the architectural integrity of the built heritage. The key argument is that the mural, spanning th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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