Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered unsympathetic to the character and setting of the Protected Structure due to its excessive size, scale, and massing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The size, scale, and massing of the proposed extensions are not sympathetic to the original character, appearance, or setting of the Protected Structure.
- The development is contrary to specific conservation policies in the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding works to Protected Structures.
- The proposal fails to align with the objectives of the Blackrock Local Area Plan 2015-2025, specifically those protecting the architectural heritage of Lios an Uisce.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective HER8Section 12.11.2.1Blackrock Local Area Plan 2015-2025 Section 2.1.2Blackrock Local Area Plan 2015-2025 Section 2.1.3 (v)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of existing side extensions and the construction of a substantial two-storey over basement extension and a single-storey side extension at Lios An Uisce, a Protected Structure on Rock Road, Blackrock. The local authority refused permission primarily because the scale and massing of the new additions were deemed incompatible with the historic character and setting of the dwelling. The decision concluded that the works would violate specific heritage protection p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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