Core Refusal Reason
The unauthorized removal and replacement of original timber sash windows on a Protected Structure within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) with replacements that are not in keeping with the building's historic character or the wider streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of original windows from a Protected Structure (TMS 28) and a designated Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) contradicts best practice conservation principles and established planning policy.
- The replacement windows are considered inappropriate in terms of materials, profile, and finish, failing to maintain the architectural integrity and character of the historic building and the wider streetscape.
- The submitted Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment (AHIA) was insufficient to justify the works, lacking a detailed assessment of the original fabric's condition or the potential for its repair and reinstatement.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy TC4Policy TC10Policy BH1Policy BH2Policy BH3Policy BH4Table 10.1 Matrix of Use ClassesSection 28 Guidelines: Architectural Heritage Protection
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the removal and replacement of ground, first, and second-floor timber sash windows at a mid-terrace, three-storey building on Main Street, Templemore. The property is a Protected Structure (TMS 28) located within the Templemore Main Street-Patrick Street Architectural Conservation Area. The Planning Authority expressed serious concerns regarding the loss of original historic fabric and the installation of replacements that do not match the origina...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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