Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission because the development aligns with the 'Objective MTC' (Major Town Centre) zoning, is sensitive to the architectural heritage of the Protected Structure and Architectural Conservation Area, and does not negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is consistent with the Major Town Centre zoning objectives of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, supporting appropriate commercial and residential intensification.
- The design and scale of the development are sympathetic to the character of the existing Protected Structure and the Haigh Terrace Architectural Conservation Area, representing a 'conservation gain' by allowing the restoration of the original rear elevation of No. 95.
- Potential impacts on neighboring residential amenities, specifically overlooking and overshadowing, have been successfully mitigated through design revisions and the application of appropriate separation distances in line with national guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The proposal at 95 George's Street Upper, Dún Laoghaire, involves the partial demolition of a modern office extension to the rear of a Protected Structure and the construction of a new mixed-use building. The new development consists of a ground-floor commercial unit and five 1-bedroom apartments across three floors, with a fourth-floor setback. The site is located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and is zoned for Major Town Centre (MTC) uses. A third-party appeal was lodged citin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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