Core Reason for the Refused Part
The Planning Authority initially refused the off-street parking space because it was deemed out of character with the historic pattern of the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area. However, the Inspector recommends granting permission, concluding that the proposal strikes a necessary balance between heritage conservation and climate action objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development complies with the provisions of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 and does not negatively impact the historic streetscape.
- The reuse and re-purposing of original railings and plinth stones for the vehicular entrance constitutes a high-quality, sensitive design that preserves the character of the Architectural Conservation Area.
- The project supports national and local climate goals by facilitating the safe charging of an electric vehicle using renewable energy generated by on-site solar panels.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective CA13Policy Objective CA16Policy Objective CA17Policy Objective HER13Section 12.4.8Section 12.11.3Section 12.4.8.4
Decision Document Summary
The application at 19 Eaton Square, Monkstown, sought retention for 13 PV solar panels and an EV charger, alongside permission for a new off-street parking space involving a 3-metre vehicular entrance. The site is located within the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). While the Planning Authority granted retention for the solar panels and charger, they refused the parking space, citing visual detriment and contravention of heritage policies. In the appeal, the Inspector argued that ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.
PDF Document Missing
The original decision document for this case could not be linked. This often happens for older cases or those with restricted documentation.
View the appeal at An Bord Pleanála