Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in a significant loss of built heritage and visual disruption to the streetscape due to the removal of original 19th-century fabric (cast iron gates and railings) and the excessive widening of the vehicular entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Inspector determined that the first reason for refusal concerning traffic safety was not justified because Harbour Road has low traffic volumes and the proposal would improve egress by allowing cars to exit in forward gear.
- The removal of historic cast iron gates and railings, which are of special interest to the streetscape, is considered destructive to the architectural character and setting of the nineteenth-century property.
- The proposed alterations and extent of hardstanding are not considered essential or warranted given the existing on-site and on-street facilities, and would cause unacceptable adverse impact on the historic context.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.4.9 of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to No. 2 Tower Hill, Harbour Road, Dalkey, a semi-detached nineteenth-century house. The proposal involves widening the vehicular entrance to 3.5m, relocating the pedestrian entrance, raising front granite walls, removing historic cast-iron railings and gates, and creating additional hardstanding for off-street parking. The Planning Authority originally refused permission based on two reasons: traffic safety/hazard and negative impact on built heritage. Upon review, the I...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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