3097/23
The development will consist of the demolition of the existing structures (two dilapidated houses at 2 & 3 Mark's Alley West and mews structure at 1/1A Mark's Alley West) and the construction of a four-storey, plus set-back fifth-storey, aparthotel consisting of a ground-floor community-space/café with 37 suites at ground floor and above, bin-store to the rear, as well as the construction of basement ancillary space, the provision of 20 bicycle parking spaces and all associated site works.
Core Refusal Reason
The demolition of historic buildings within an Architectural Conservation Area and the inappropriate expansion of a basement within the city's medieval core.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of 2-3 Mark’s Alley West would harm the special character of the Architectural Conservation Area and contravene policies requiring the retention and reuse of historic buildings.
- The proposed basement expansion violates the presumption against basements in the medieval core and fails to provide an accurate impact assessment for neighboring buildings as required by Appendix 9.
- The development is contrary to the long-term sustainable regeneration of the historic city and would set an undesirable precedent for future planning decisions in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of existing structures at 92-93 Francis Street and 1-3 Mark's Alley West, Dublin 8, to facilitate a new development including basement expansion. The application was refused because the removal of buildings at 2-3 Mark's Alley West would negatively impact the Thomas Street and Environs Architectural Conservation Area and conflict with heritage retention policies. Additionally, the basement expansion was deemed unsuitable for the city's medieval core and lacked ...PDF Document Missing
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