WEB1309/26
PERMISSION & RETENTION PERMISSION : The development will consist of Permission and Retention permission is sought for the following development works: (i) permission for alterations to front of premises to comprise new replica traditional sash window, extend existing iron railings to front area, new louvres to gable ends of existing canopy, new granite paving to front area at shop entrance. (ii) Retention permission of existing canopy.
Core Refusal Reason
The development negatively impacts the visual and residential amenity of a Z2 Residential Conservation Area due to inappropriate canopy design and the facilitation of an unauthorized seating area causing noise disturbance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting, design, and materials of the external canopy enclosure are detrimental to the visual and residential amenities of the surrounding properties.
- The development is contrary to the Z2 zoning objective, which is specifically intended to protect and enhance residential conservation areas.
- The structure facilitates the intensification of an unauthorized external seating area, leading to significant noise and disturbance for nearby residents.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission and retention for a replica traditional sash window and associated external structures at the Mace Grocery Shop, located at the junction of South Circular Road and Brookfield Road in Kilmainham. The proposal was refused by the local authority because the external canopy enclosure was deemed visually incompatible with the sensitive Z2 Residential Conservation Area. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the structure supports an unauthorized outdoo...PDF Document Missing
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