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RETENTION PERMISSION for indefinite retention of a third-floor flat roof extension/terrace area above No. 60 Talbot St, Mountjoy, Dublin 1, D01 R278 that is accessed from the top floor apartment at No. 59 Talbot St (Mollys B&B), Mount joy, Dublin 1, D01 K298 (Protected Structure - RPS Ref: 7992).

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development causes visual clutter and seriously injures the architectural character and prominence of the adjacent Protected Structure at No. 59 Talbot Street.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The roof extension, terrace, and link enclosure create visual clutter that detracts from the legibility and prominence of the terrace roofscape.
  • The scale, bulk, and materiality of the works result in a seriously injurious impact on the special architectural character of the adjacent Protected Structure (RPS Ref. 7992).
  • The retention would contravene specific conservation policies of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and set an undesirable precedent for the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy BHA2 (b)Policy BHA2 (d)Policy BHA2 (e)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for a third-floor flat roof extension, terrace, and link enclosure at 60 Talbot Street, Dublin 1, situated adjacent to a Protected Structure at No. 59. The planning authority refused the proposal because the unauthorized works introduce significant visual clutter and negatively impact the architectural integrity and prominence of the neighboring Protected Structure. The development was found to be in direct conflict with the Dublin City Development Pl...
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