WEB5151/25
PROTECTED STRUCTURE We, the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Catherine of Siena Cabra, intend to apply for permission for development at this 0.0093 ha site at the entrance of St. Dominic’s College, Ratoath Road, Dublin 7, Co. Dublin, D07 C4E3. PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development, which is in the curtilage of the Dominican College Gates protected structure (RPS no. 7347), will consist of the following works: 1) The demolition of the existing gate lodge building adjacent to the entrance gate (protected structure) on Ratoath Road; 2) The removal of waste material associated with the demolition of the building; 3) The making good of the area of former hardstanding of gate lodge; 4) All associated site development works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of a 19th-century gate lodge (a Protected Structure) and the loss of a residential unit without replacement.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of the original 19th-century gate lodge would result in an unacceptable loss of historic fabric, special architectural character, and legibility of a Protected Structure.
- The proposed works contravene multiple heritage protection policies of the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028 and would set an undesirable precedent for historic sites.
- The removal of a pre-existing residence without providing a replacement unit is contrary to the Housing Strategy and Core Strategy objectives regarding housing supply targets.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of the sought the demolition of an original 19th-century gate lodge located at the entrance of Saint Dominic's College, Ratoath Road, Dublin 7. The site is designated as a Protected Structure, and the local authority refused permission on the grounds that the demolition would cause an irreparable loss of historic fabric and architectural character. Furthermore, the application was found to be contrary to the Dublin City Council De...PDF Document Missing
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