WEB1080/26
We Yong feng designated activity company, intend to apply for full planning permission for the following works 1: Subdivision of one ground floor retail unit into two separate retail units and placing a new internal dividing wall and various internal alteration works 2: For changing of 1 external window into a door and 2 side screens 3: Lowering cill level to 1 window , placement of a vertical solid mullion and creating 2 separate windows in this opening 4: Changing of 1 solid timber external door to a timber glazed door at 6-7 Upper abbey street , Dublin 1
Core Refusal Reason
Unacceptable loss of original historic fabric and negative impact on the architectural character and legibility of a Regionally rated and NIAH-appraised structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed alterations would result in serious and irreversible injury to the legibility of the plan form and the special architectural character of the historic building.
- The enlargement of window openings and door replacement would cause an unacceptable loss of original fabric and a negative visual impact on the streetscape.
- The development would contravene specific conservation policies of the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028 and set an undesirable precedent for the treatment of significant older buildings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by Yong feng designated activity company sought to subdivide an existing commercial unit at 6-7 Upper Abbey Street, Dublin 1, into two retail units through external modifications, including enlarging window openings and replacing a door. The site contains a Regionally rated and NIAH-appraised structure of architectural significance. The local authority refused permission because the works would permanently damage the historic fabric and architectural integrity of the building, faili...PDF Document Missing
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