3478/25

PROTECTED STRUCTURE : The proposed development comprises of the repair and refurbishment of the existing 21 no. sash window frames to the front elevation of 51-54 Pearse Street (south facing facade at the basement , ground , first and second floor levels) including replacement of the single glasss panes with slim-glaze double glazing units and all associated development work .

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

The proposed replacement of glazing with slim-profiled double glazing on the upper floors would result in an unacceptable loss of historic fabric and negatively impact the architectural character of the Protected Structure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The alterations to historic joinery and replacement of glazing on the upper floors would lead to an unacceptable loss of historic fabric and character.
  • The proposed works would have a seriously injurious impact on the special architectural character of the front elevation and the wider streetscape.
  • The development would contravene Policy BHA2 (b) of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy BHA2 (b)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the repair and refurbishment of windows at 51-54 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, a Protected Structure. While the local authority granted permission for works on the lower ground and ground floors, it issued a split decision refusing the replacement of glazing with slim-profiled double glazing for specific windows on the first and second floors. The refusal is grounded in the protection of historic fabric, as the proposed changes were deemed to be seriously injurious to the archit...
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