3594/24
Permission is sought for the construction of an additional two bedroom apartment (78.9m2) with private balcony at fourth floor level involving minor alterations to the ground floor retail unit to provide additional storage area for this unit along with all other ancillary site development works. This is an amendment to the previously granted planning permission under reg. ref. 4036/20 and 4830/23 for a retail unit and 3no. apartments over four storeys at 83 Meath Street.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed additional floor level is considered to have excessive height and scale, resulting in a visually overbearing impact on the streetscape and the setting of the adjacent Protected Structure, St. Catherine’s Church.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The additional floor level would be visually overbearing and obtrusive along the streetscape due to its excessive height, scale, and design.
- The development would seriously injure the character and setting of the adjacent Protected Structure, St. Catherine’s Church, and the surrounding Conservation Area.
- The proposal contravenes Dublin City Development Plan policies regarding the protection of heritage assets and would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of an additional 2-bedroom apartment with a private balcony at 83 Meath Street, located in the historic Liberties area of Dublin 8. Dublin City Council refused permission because the increased height and scale of the additional floor were deemed visually obtrusive and harmful to the existing streetscape. Crucially, the development was found to negatively impact the setting of the neighboring Protected Structure, St. Catherine’s Church, thereby failing to...PDF Document Missing
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