Core Refusal Reason
The proposed mews dwelling was refused due to excessive height and scale that would negatively impact the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area, alongside insufficient heritage assessment and inadequate sustainable drainage design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height and scale of the proposed mews dwelling are considered overly dominant and visually intrusive, resulting in an adverse impact on the character of the laneway and the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area.
- The application lacked essential technical documentation, including an Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment and detailed site sections, necessary to evaluate the impact on the Protected Structure and existing built heritage.
- The proposed surface water management strategy was insufficient, as the sedum green roof design failed to demonstrate a reliable infiltration or rainwater reuse system in accordance with sustainable drainage policy objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 10.2.2.6 Policy Objective EI6Section 11.4.2.1 (HER13 - Architectural Conservation Area)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of a semi-detached garage and rear boundary wall at 68 Monkstown Road to facilitate a new mews development. Located within the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area and adjacent to a Protected Structure, the application was refused because the proposed structure's scale was deemed incompatible with the visual character of the laneway. Additionally, the planning authority cited a lack of critical architectural drawings and heritage assessments, as well as te...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.
PDF Document Missing
The original decision document for this case could not be linked. This often happens for older cases or those with restricted documentation.