Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority initially refused permission based on concerns that the scale and bulk of the northern elevation would be visually injurious to the Stoneview Place streetscape; however, the Inspector recommended a grant, finding the principle of development acceptable and the impact on the Architectural Conservation Area and residential amenities manageable through refined design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed change of use from a public house/restaurant to a mixed-use retail and residential development is acceptable in principle under the 'MTC' zoning objective for Dun Laoghaire town centre.
- The proposed extensions and alterations, subject to refinements at the permission stage such as the removal of the arched window on the rear elevation, will not materially injure the visual amenities of the area or the Haigh Terrace Architectural Conservation Area.
- The lack of on-site parking is acceptable given the site's central location and proximity to high-frequency public transport, and the development would not exacerbate existing traffic issues on Stoneview Place.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.3.2 (Transitional Zonal Areas)Policy AR12 (Architectural Conservation Areas)MTC Zoning ObjectiveLand Use Zoning Objective A
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to an appeal for outline permission to convert and extend McLoughlin's Bar, a four-storey structure in Dun Laoghaire, into a mixed-use development featuring one retail unit and five residential units. While the Planning Authority refused the application due to the perceived negative impact of the building's bulk on the Stoneview Place streetscape and transitional zonal areas, the Inspector argued that the existing building already has a dominant presence. The Inspector concl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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