2892/21

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for keeping the pedestrian gate and surrounding ironwork in place, remove the entire front railing, granite capping and brickwork and store safely under cover and form a vehicular access and off-street parking to front with gates to match existing railings.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal would negatively impact the architectural heritage of a Protected Structure and create a traffic hazard on a busy arterial route.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The removal of the original historic boundary treatment would harm the special architectural character and legibility of the Protected Structure and the wider terrace.
  • The creation of a vehicular entrance on a main arterial route would result in traffic hazards and endanger public safety due to potential pedestrian and vehicular conflict.
  • The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar works that undermine both heritage conservation and road safety standards in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy CHC2

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for works involving a pedestrian gate and vehicular access at 68 Rathmines Road Lower, a Protected Structure within a historic terrace. Dublin City Council refused the application because the removal of the original ironwork boundary would degrade the architectural integrity of the terrace. Furthermore, the proposed vehicular entrance was deemed a traffic hazard due to its location on a major arterial route, posing risks to road users and pedestrians....
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