Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would negatively impact the character and setting of a Protected Structure due to its excessive scale, height, and massing, failing to remain subservient to the original building.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, height, and massing of the proposed dwelling would be visually dominant rather than subservient to the existing Protected Structure.
- The development would have an adverse impact on the unique character of Mill House (RPS No. 1813) and set a poor precedent for development adjacent to protected structures.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy Objective HER8 and Section 11.4.1.2 of the County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding architectural heritage protection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.4.1.2 (iv)Section 11.4.1.2 (viii)Policy Objective HER8
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-story detached dwelling located to the rear of Mill House, a Protected Structure on Enniskerry Road, Kilternan. The Planning Authority refused permission because the development's scale and massing were deemed visually dominant and failed to respect the character of the historic site. Consequently, the project was found to materially contravene the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding policies intended to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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