Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would negatively impact the architectural character of the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area and adversely affect the residential amenities of neighboring properties through overdevelopment and inappropriate design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would erode the building's historical mews/coach house character and harm the collective streetscape of the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area.
- The scale, height, and design of the extensions would result in overbearing, overlooking, and overshadowing impacts on adjacent residential properties.
- The development constitutes overdevelopment of the site and fails to comply with County Development Plan policies regarding infill development and the protection of architectural heritage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.11.4Policy Objective HER13Section 12.3.7.7
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the removal of an existing workshop and the construction of extensions at 21 Monkstown Crescent, situated within the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the development would compromise the architectural integrity of the mews building and the wider ACA character. Furthermore, the proposal was considered an overdevelopment that would diminish the residential and visual amenities of neighboring properties th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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