Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is contextually inappropriate in scale, height, and massing, resulting in a negative impact on the character, setting, and sylvan amenity of the Protected Structure and the Vico Road Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, massing, and alignment of the proposed dwelling are deemed contextually inappropriate for the curtilage of the Protected Structure, Monte Alverno.
- The development would adversely impact the special character, sylvan setting, and visual amenity of both the Protected Structure and the adjoining Vico Road Architectural Conservation Area.
- The proposal would set a poor precedent for similar developments in the area and fails to comply with the heritage and development standards of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HER8 (viii)Policy HER8 (ix)Section 12.11.2.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new detached house in the front garden of Monte Alverno House, a Protected Structure located on Sorrento Road, Dalkey. The Planning Authority refused permission because the proposed structure's scale and positioning were considered detrimental to the historic character and sylvan setting of the site. Furthermore, the development was found to be at odds with the Vico Road Architectural Conservation Area and failed to provide adequate visual impact asses...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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