Core Refusal Reason
The design and scale of the proposed first-floor extensions are visually jarring and unsympathetic to the architectural character of the original period dwelling and the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed first-floor extensions are visually jarring and fail to respect the form and expression of the original period dwelling.
- The development would negatively impact the architectural character of the building and the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area, violating specific County Development Plan policies.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be seriously injurious to the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy AR12Section 8.2.11.3(i)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for first-floor extensions at 4 Edward Terrace, a period dwelling located on Sorrento Road in Dalkey, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the design and scale of the extensions were unsympathetic to the original building's form and expression. The development was found to be contrary to policies regarding Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs) in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022, as it would be vi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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