Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, specifically the mansard roof design, is considered visually intrusive and incompatible with the historic character and streetscape of the Dalkey Village Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, massing, and design of the proposed mansard roof are inappropriate for the historic village context and would be visually intrusive within the streetscape.
- The development fails to sympathetically integrate with or enhance the Dalkey Village Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and would set an unfavourable precedent for future development.
- The proposal contravenes specific conservation policies of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Development Plan 2022-2028, thereby injuring local amenities and depreciating property value in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.4.2.1 Policy Objective HER13Section 12.11.3Section 12.11.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for development including demolition works at 16/17 & 18 Castle Street, Dalkey, a site situated within a designated Architectural Conservation Area. The application was refused by the local authority because the design—particularly the roof form—was deemed disrespectful to the historic fabric of the village. The planning authority concluded that the development would fail to enhance the character of the existing buildings or the surrounding streetscape, re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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