2461009

for change of use of existing ground floor from bank to doctors surgery, change of use of first floor from vacant office use to one bedroom apartment, construction of rear balcony extension at first floor level, amendments of existing front façade to include new door and window at ground floor level and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is considered detrimental to the character of the Maynooth Architectural Conservation Area due to inappropriate shopfront design and lacks sufficient detail to protect the residential amenity of adjoining properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The replacement of the existing window arrangement with a fully glazed four-pane shopfront would negatively alter the character, scale, and fabric of the original streetscape within the Maynooth Architectural Conservation Area.
  • The proposed front façade treatment fails to align with the recommendations of the Maynooth ACA Statement of Character and misses the opportunity to declutter the building of unnecessary external fixtures.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed first-floor rear balcony extension would not result in undue overlooking or loss of privacy for adjoining residential properties.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 8 Urban Centres & RetailChapter 11 Built & Cultural HeritageChapter 14 Urban Design, Placemaking & RegenerationChapter 15 Development Management StandardsObjective AHO65

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the change of use of a vacant bank on Main Street, Maynooth, to a doctor's surgery at ground level and a one-bedroom apartment at first-floor level. While the principle of development is acceptable under the 'A1: Town Centre' zoning, the Planning Authority raised significant concerns regarding the proposed alterations to the front façade, which were deemed inappropriate for the Architectural Conservation Area. Additionally, the proposal was found to be deficie...
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