Core Refusal Reason
The proposed works, particularly the scale and height of the clerestorey rooflight and the inconsistent painting of the front fenestration, would detrimentally impact the character, appearance, and essential qualities of the protected structure and the wider terrace.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed clerestorey rooflight is excessive in height and scale, protruding above the extension roofline and obscuring original rear fenestration, which sets a negative precedent for the protected terrace.
- The proposal to paint windows and doorframes black on the prominent front elevation is inconsistent with neighboring properties and lacks sufficient heritage justification to override the established character of the terrace.
- The development fails to relate sensitively to the fabric and design of the protected structure and therefore contravenes the provisions of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective HER8Section 12.11.2.1Zoning Objective A
Decision Document Summary
The appeal concerns amendments to a previously granted permission (D22A/0460) at 2 Ardenza Terrace, Monkstown, a 1850s terraced protected structure. The proposed changes involved a single-storey, double-height glazed basement extension and the painting of front window frames black. The Planning Authority refused permission on the grounds of negative impact on the terrace's character. The Inspector found that while basement infilling is acceptable in principle, the specific design of the cleresto...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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