Core Refusal Reason
The proposed telecommunications installation would negatively impact the architectural heritage and historic fabric of a Protected Structure due to inappropriate materials and excessive physical interventions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of inappropriate materials for replacement louvres would result in a negative visual impact on the character of the Protected Structure.
- The scale of equipment and required physical attachments to the Bell Tower would cause unacceptable damage to the original historic fabric of the building.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate conservation-led documentation, including detailed surveys and site-specific construction methodologies, to justify the works under statutory heritage guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HER8Section 12.11.2.1Policy Objective EI20Section 12.9.8
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the installation of four antennas and associated telecommunications equipment at St Philip & St James Church, a Protected Structure located on Cross Avenue, Blackrock. The Planning Authority refused permission because the development would adversely affect the character and integrity of the historic Bell Tower through the removal of original fabric and the introduction of visually discordant materials. The application was found to be in conflict with the Dun Laoghaire-Rathd...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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