Core Refusal Reason
The retention was refused as the garage's height, scale, and finishes—specifically the white cladding and brickwork—are visually obtrusive and discordant when viewed from 'The Metals' (a candidate ACA) and detrimental to the character of the adjacent protected structures on Windsor Terrace.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of white cladding and modern brick finishes creates an industrial-style contrast that is inappropriate for a residential area defined by stone walls and protected structures.
- The development is visually obtrusive when viewed from 'The Metals' walkway and would set an undesirable precedent for similar discordant developments along Summerhill Parade.
- The total floor area of 31 sq m exceeds exempted development limits, and the proposal fails to sufficiently address surface water drainage or the structural implications of its proximity to the DART railway line.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zone A (to protect and/or improve residential amenity)Chapter 6 (Built Heritage Strategy)Chapter 8 (Principles of Development)Section 8.2 (Development Management)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention for an extension to a domestic garage (resulting in a total area of approx. 31 sq m) at the rear of 8 Windsor Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, which is a protected structure. The site is situated between a historic laneway and the DART railway cutting, adjacent to 'The Metals' walkway, a candidate Architectural Conservation Area (cACA). The Planning Authority refused permission on the grounds of visual obtrusiveness and negative impact on the cACA. On appeal, the Inspecto...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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