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PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Planning permission for construction of a new two storey extension to the rear of 1 Pearse Square, Dublin 2. Works will include demolition of the existing single storey extension and alterations to the main building, including modifying a window opening to form a doorway, provision of a new window at high level and associated site works. The new extension is to be clad in brick to match the main building with traditional sash windows, flat roof and single rooflight. Number 1 Pearse Street is a three storey end of terrace house and is a protected structure HIAH registry reference number 500204889.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of the original single-storey rear return of a Protected Structure would result in an unacceptable loss of original historic fabric and cause serious injury to its special architectural character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Inspector determined that the extant rear return is likely an original mid-19th-century structure, and its demolition represents a failure to adopt a conservation-led approach to the Protected Structure.
- While the Inspector rejected the Planning Authority's second reason regarding overshadowing and overbearing impacts, the harm to the architectural heritage was deemed sufficient to warrant refusal.
- The Inspector recommended that the Commission refuse permission on the grounds that the works would contravene policies BHA2 and BHA3 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a two-storey extension and alterations to 1 Pearse Square, a Protected Structure located in a Z2 'Residential Conservation Area'. The primary conflict lies between the applicant's desire to modernize the dwelling and the preservation of a single-storey rear return that the Council's Conservation Officer identifies as original historic fabric. The Planning Authority refused permission for two reasons: loss of historic fabric and negative impact on residential ...PDF Document Missing
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