Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered to be of an appropriate nature, scale, and design for its town centre location, and subject to compliance with conditions, would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area or the character of the Dalkey Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of guest house accommodation at this town centre site is acceptable in principle under the NC zoning objective and represents an efficient use of land.
- The proposed two-storey design is subordinate to 'The Queen's' Protected Structure and is complementary to the character and special interest of the Dalkey Village Architectural Conservation Area.
- Technical analysis and design revisions, including the repositioning of the western block and changes to external finishes, have sufficiently addressed concerns regarding overshadowing and overbearing impacts on the residents of White's Villas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning NC – Neighbourhood CentrePolicy Objective E17-Tourism and RecreationPolicy Objective E23 – Night-time EconomyPolicy Objective MFC1: Multifunctional CentresPolicy Objective MFC2: Accessible and Inclusive Multifunctional CentresSection 11.4.1.2: Policy Objective HER8: Work to Protected StructuresSection 11.4.2.1: Policy Objective HER13: Architectural Conservation AreasSection 12.4.5 Car Parking StandardsSection 12.4.6 Cycle ParkingSection 13.1.2 Transitional Zonal Areas
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 30-bedroom guesthouse arranged in two two-storey wings within a landscaped garden at the rear of 'The Queen’s' Public House and Restaurant in Dalkey, Co. Dublin. The site is located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and the primary building, 'The Queen's', is a Protected Structure. Third-party appellants, including the Dalkey Community Council and residents of White's Villas, raised concerns regarding overdevelopment, visual overbearance,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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