4961/23

PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS no.5328). The development will consist of (i) The demolition of 2 No. existing non historic rear dormers; (ii) Construction of 2 No. new metal clad dormers of similar scale at attic level; (iii) and all associated ancillary, conservation, landscaping and site development works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed replacement dormer windows are excessive in scale and massing, negatively impacting the architectural character of the Protected Structure and the surrounding conservation area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale, massing, and materials of the new dormer windows would be overly dominant and incongruous on the historic roof.
  • The development would cause serious injury to the architectural character of the Protected Structure and the wider conservation area.
  • The proposal contravenes specific Dublin City Development Plan policies and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

BHA 2(b)BHA 2(c)Larger BHA 2(d)BHA9 (1)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for development at 49 Morehampton Road, a Protected Structure in Dublin 4, involving the demolition and replacement of existing dormer windows. The proposal was refused because the increased scale and inappropriate materials of the new dormers were deemed harmful to the historic integrity of the building and the visual character of the conservation area. The planning authority concluded that the development would violate the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-20...
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