Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority originally refused retention because the monochromatic render finish was deemed discordant with the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA); however, the Inspector recommends granting retention, concluding that a uniform finish allows the building's modernist form to be read as a cohesive whole without injuring the character of the ACA.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of a single material/finish is appropriate as it asserts a form and design of high quality and allows the building to be read as a unified whole rather than a fragmented collection of pieces.
- The painted render finish is sympathetic to its historic context, as render is the dominant architectural style in the Clarinda Park West ACA.
- The development represents a positive contemporary contribution to the area and does not adversely impact the character of the ACA or the setting of adjacent Protected Structures to any significant degree.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective HER13 (Architectural Conservation Areas)Section 12.11.4 (New Development within an ACA)Chapter 11 (Heritage and Conservation)Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This appeal relates to the retention of external finishes on a modernist house at Clarinda Park West, Dun Laoghaire, located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and adjacent to Protected Structures. The developer replaced permitted materials (corten steel/metal cladding and granite aggregate polished concrete) with a uniform silicone-based painted render. The Planning Authority refused retention, arguing the change lacked differentiation and negatively impacted the ACA. The Inspector...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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