Core Refusal Reason
The retractable awnings and heaters are inappropriately designed and sited, causing significant harm to the architectural integrity and historic fabric of a nationally significant Protected Structure and its Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The installations lack high standards of craftsmanship and are inappropriately sited, resulting in serious injury to the form and historic fabric of the Protected Structure.
- The development contravenes local and national heritage guidelines, specifically Policies BHA2, BHA7, and BHA9 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BHA2BHA7BHA9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for retractable awnings and outdoor heaters at Units 12a and 13 of the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, a nationally significant Protected Structure located on South William Street, Dublin 2. Dublin City Council refused the application on the grounds that the installations were poorly designed and inappropriately sited, causing injury to the historic fabric and setting of the building and the wider Architectural Conservation Area. The proposal was found ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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