4203/22

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission to increase the height of the rooftop chimney for the purpose of enclosing 3 no. telecommunications antennas and 1 no. dish to affix telecommunications equipment upon the building rooftop, together with all associated works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The Inspector recommended granting permission, overturning the local authority's refusal, on the basis that the alterations to the non-ornate rear chimney would have minimal impact on the historic fabric and would be largely invisible from the public realm and the Architectural Conservation Area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development is a permissible 'public service installation' under the Z5 zoning and is supported by national policy seeking to facilitate improved digital connectivity infrastructure.
  • The chimney targeted for alteration is located at the rear, is concrete-rendered, and lacks the ornate features of the front facade; therefore, its modification will not result in an unreasonable loss of historic fabric or character for the Protected Structure.
  • The proposed shroud will not be visible from Thomas Street, and views from surrounding secondary streets are impeded by the intensity of local development, ensuring no negative visual impact on the Architectural Conservation Area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy 11.1.5 CHC1Section 11.1.5.1 CHC2Policy 11.1.5.4 CHC4Section 16.33.1Section 9.5.11 (Policy SI45)Section 11.4Section 11.5.1 (Policy BHA2)Section 11.5.2 (Policy BHA7)Section 15.15.2.2Section 15.18.5Section 14.7.5Z5 - City Centre Zoning

Decision Document Summary

This report pertains to a first-party appeal by Vantage Towers Ltd against Dublin City Council's refusal of permission to alter a chimney at 76 Thomas Street, a Protected Structure. The applicant sought to increase the rear chimney's height and width by 1.2m and 0.44m respectively, using a GRP shroud to hide three antennas and a satellite dish. The Planning Authority originally refused permission, arguing the works would injure the historic fabric and the special character of the Thomas Street a...
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