3055/21
The development will consist of a proposed new second floor plan on 2 St. Aidan’s Park Road matching the same roof profile of 30 Marino Mart. The new second floor space will consist of 1 no. new bedroom, bathroom, home office & balcony to the rear of the building and all ancillary works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed second-floor mansard roof would adversely impact the uniformity and architectural rhythm of the 'Marino Mart' set-piece (recorded on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage), detracting from the architectural features and character of this group of buildings and negatively impacting the townscape character of the Marino and Fairview area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed mansard roof design is considered a 'pastiche' approach that diminishes the legibility and architectural integrity of the significant 1920s architectural set-piece at Marino Mart.
- The extension fails to be subordinate to the existing building and does not respect the sensitive built heritage context of its prominent corner location near the Malahide Road junction.
- The development would seriously injure the visual amenities of the setting and would be inconsistent with the Dublin City Development Plan policies regarding sensitive alterations and extensions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a second-floor extension to No. 2 St. Aidan's Park Road, Dublin 3, intended to match the mansard roof profile of the adjoining No. 30 Marino Mart. The subject site is a prominent corner location within a Z4 'District Centre' zone. Although the principle of development was acceptable, the Inspector found that the design failed to integrate with the existing building or respect the unique character of the 'Marino Mart' terrace, which is listed on the NIAH as being of 'Regi...PDF Document Missing
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