Core Refusal Reason
The development is visually incongruous and negatively impacts the character of the Church Road Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), failing to comply with conservation objectives CPO 8.21 and CPO 8.22.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and form of the proposed retention works are considered visually incongruous and would have a negative impact on the character of the Church Road Architectural Conservation Area.
- The alterations, including the mock canopy roof and signage, fail to respect the traditional and historically original grain of shopfront developments in this prominent town centre location.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it fails to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Architectural Conservation Area as required by the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 8.21CPO 8.22
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the retention of material alterations to the facade of 'Hasu Izakaya Restaurant' on Church Road, Greystones, which is situated within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The works included a replacement fascia with an oriental-style roof, decorative timber panels, and electronic signage. Wicklow County Council refused the application on the grounds that the development is visually discordant with its historic context and fails to adhere to the conservation standards set...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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