Core Refusal Reason
The proposed alterations, specifically the Chinese-style roof canopy and materials, are considered incongruous with the traditional character of the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and harm the architectural integrity of the terrace.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Chinese-style architectural features, including the tiled roof canopy and decorative wing corners, are incongruous with the predominantly traditional materials and shopfronts in the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area.
- The development fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the historic streetscape, thereby harming the architectural integrity and uniformity of the terrace.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments that do not respect the character and form of the existing historic architecture.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BHC 31NGB 6IU19BHC 8BHC 32BHC 33BHC 34Appendix 13Appendix 15
Decision Document Summary
Dao Noodlebox Ltd sought retention permission for alterations to an existing shopfront and associated signage at 39 West Street, Drogheda, a three-story building located within an Architectural Conservation Area. The works involved the installation of a sloped ceramic tiled roof and a gabled canopy reflecting traditional Chinese architecture. Louth County Council refused the application because the design and materials were deemed incongruous with the traditional character of the terrace and the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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