Core Refusal Reason
The demolition of a significant building within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) without sufficient architectural justification and the resulting negative impact on a preserved view.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of a significant building within the ACA is not supported by a high-quality architectural replacement, thereby contravening development plan objectives for heritage protection.
- The cumulative design, scale, mass, and height of the proposed intervention would adversely affect the character and integrity of the Architectural Conservation Area.
- The development would interfere with a preserved view along Church Street, failing to protect a landscape of special amenity value or natural interest as required by the Fingal County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMS0186Objective SPQH043Objective GINHO60
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of a substantial part four-storey and part two-storey building (1325 sqm) at The Waterside Bar and 50 Church Street, Howth. Located within an Architectural Conservation Area and affecting a preserved view, the application was refused by Fingal County Council. The planning authority determined that the loss of the existing building was not justified by the proposed replacement's design and scale, and that the development would negatively impact the historic ch...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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