5431/22
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of; (a) The complete restoration and refurbishment of the B&B buildings to the front of the site, comprising; i. The reroofing of the front roof of the property in natural slate and the renewal of all existing roof lights. ii. Removal of the existing metal fire escape and the repointing of the traditional brickwork to the rear and eastern side of the facade of the property in a NHL 3.5 flush point finish. iii. The replacement of the existing non-original uPVC windows with traditional up and down sash windows to the front and rear of the property. iv. The removal of the existing cementitious render to the front facade of the property and the re-rendering of the facade in an NHL 3.5 lined and ruled rendered finish. v. The restoration of removed historic fabric to the interior of the property including internal doors, shutters, timber linings, traditional plasterwork, new electrical, heating and fire safety installations throughout and the upgrading of the floors, walls and doors to meet structural, servicing and fire safety standards throughout. vi. The complete restoration of the traditional shopfront to the front of the property. vii. Various new internal openings, Internal fit out elements, pavilions, linings and partitions to the ground and upper floors of the property, all ancillary to the existing B&B use. viii. The complete refurbishment of the basement to the front of the property, the lowering of the existing floor, damp proofing works and the provision of a storage area ancillary to the primary B&B use over. (b) The partial demolition and extension of the existing two storey health building to the rear of the property to comprising; (i) The change of use of the existing and extended building to the rear of the property from Health to B&B use. (ii) The partial demolition of the existing building, chimney and defunct water tanks and The provision of a basement below the existing building. (iii) The construction of a new 3 and 5 storey extension to the existing 2 storey building to the rear of the property to provide for 16 bedrooms within a completed 5 and 7 storey building over basement building with a 4th floor access link to the front building. (iv) The relocation of the existing access to the rear of the property from Ormond Place. (v) All associated drainage roof lights, enabling and site works. On completion the proposed development will provide for 31 B&B rooms between the front and rear buildings of the development.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's excessive height and scale would negatively impact the visual character of the Liffey Quays Conservation Area and the architectural integrity of the Protected Structures on site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The overall height and relationship with surrounding development would result in an unacceptable visual impact on adjoining streets and the Liffey Quays Conservation Area.
- The proposal would detract from the architectural composition of the Protected Structures on site and fail to comply with conservation policies BHA2 and BHA9.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent and seriously injure the amenities of properties in the vicinity, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved development at 20 & 21 Ormond Quay Upper, Dublin 7, a site containing Protected Structures within the Liffey Quays Conservation Area. Dublin City Council refused permission because the scale and height of the project were deemed incompatible with the historic context. The planning authority concluded that the development would be visually injurious to the streetscape, undermine the integrity of the Protected Structures, and violate specific heritage protections outlined in ...PDF Document Missing
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