Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended a split decision: granting retention for the insulated facade and various ancillary structures (subject to the removal of residential facilities in the garden room), while refusing retention for the front boundary wall and metal prefab structure because they are visually incongruous and detrimental to the character of the Lusk Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A split decision is recommended, granting retention for the insulated facade, side extension, rear home office, and BBQ area, but refusing retention for the front boundary wall and metal prefab structure.
- The rear home office is granted retention only on the condition that its internal kitchen and toilet facilities are removed to ensure it remains strictly ancillary to the main dwelling and complies with 'Garden Room' standards.
- The front boundary wall and metal prefab structure are considered unsympathetic to the established character of Barrack Lane and the Lusk ACA, representing a material contravention of Objective HCAO24.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HCAO24Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45Objective ZO4Section 14.10.2Section 14.10.2.2Section 14.10.3Section 14.10.4Section 10.5.2.3Policy CAP9Policy CAP10Policy HCAP17Objective IUO46Objective DMSO32
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report evaluates an appeal against Fingal County Council's refusal of retention permission for several works at 'St Elmo's', a two-storey dwelling within the Lusk Architectural Conservation Area. The development consists of an insulated front façade with white render, a 1.8m block and timber front wall, a side storage extension, a metal prefab shed for bike/boat storage, a rear detached home office with living facilities, and a BBQ canopy. The Planning Authority originally refus...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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