Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed outdoor dining enclosure features a generic design that fails to respect or enhance the architectural character of the Dalkey Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) at a visually prominent corner location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site occupies a visually prominent corner within the Dalkey Architectural Conservation Area, requiring a high quality of design to visually improve the receiving environment.
- The generic design of the proposed outdoor dining area enclosure would detract from the architectural character of the area and is contrary to built heritage policies.
- Granting permission would set a poor precedent for similar types of development in the area and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy AR12Section 8.2.11.3 (i)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for development at 3C Castle Street, Dalkey, a site situated at a prominent junction within the Dalkey Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The planning authority issued a split decision, refusing the outdoor dining enclosure component of the proposal. The refusal was based on the assessment that the enclosure's generic design was insufficient for such a sensitive and visually prominent public realm location. The authority concluded that the development would ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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