Core Refusal Reason
The proposed second-floor extension would negatively impact the architectural character and setting of the adjacent historic Marino Mart buildings and the surrounding Residential Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The additional storey would significantly harm the special architectural character and setting of Marino Mart, a group of buildings recommended for the Record of Protected Structures with a 'Regional' NIAH rating.
- The proposal would disrupt the uniformity and rhythm of the streetscape by introducing a visually obtrusive and dominant form that fails to complement the adjacent Residential Conservation Area.
- The development would contravene Policy CHC4 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 and set an undesirable precedent for inappropriate development near historic buildings and protected structures.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy CHC4Section 11.1.5.6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to add a new second floor to the property at 2 St. Aidan's Park Road, Dublin 3, which sits adjacent to the architecturally significant Marino Mart. The application was refused by the local authority primarily because the extension would be visually dominant and would undermine the established rhythm and character of the streetscape. The planning authority concluded that the development would negatively affect the setting of historic buildings recommended for protection and th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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