Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the glazed PVC bi-fold doors was refused as they are considered to seriously injure and visually detract from the traditional streetscape character of the Dalkey Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), failing to respect the proportions and historic style of the original shopfront.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of PVC material for bi-fold doors is considered an aberration that is inconsistent with the dominant commercial shopfronts and robust timber frames characteristic of Castle Street.
- The removal of the panelled stall riser and the introduction of a full-width opening compromises the architectural integrity of the shopfront and erodes the traditional character of the ACA.
- Granting retention would set a poor precedent for similar developments that would collectively injure the amenities and historic streetscape character of Dalkey Village.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HER 13Policy HER 15Policy HER 20Section 11.4.2Section 12.6.8.1 (Shopfronts)Appendix 4.2.7 (Commercial Frontages)Zoning Objective NC (Map 3)
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a first-party appeal against the refusal of retention permission for glazed bi-fold doors at No. 39 Castle Street, Dalkey, an ice cream parlour located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). While the appellant argued that the doors are a contemporary solution necessary for ventilation and business operation, the Inspector found that the development departed significantly from a previously granted permission (D21A/0227) which had proposed a more sympathetic timb...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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