4196/22
The development will consist of alterations to the existing three recess on north elevation comprising the removal of existing rendered columns pediment and other rendered embellishments and their replacement with profiles of columns and pediments in flat cor-ten steel and making good to existing wall render.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The removal of historic elements would negatively impact the architectural character of the building and the surrounding Z2 Residential Conservation Area, contrary to heritage protection policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of historic elements from the building would diminish its positive contribution to the character of the existing setting.
- The proposed alterations would cause injury to the special architectural character, amenities, and setting of the Z2 Residential Conservation Area.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for the erosion of historic fabric in a sensitive conservation context.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 11.1.5 CHC1Policy 11.1.5.4 CHC4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved alterations to three existing recesses on the north side of the Church Of The Three Patrons, a historic structure located on Rathgar Road within a Z2 Residential Conservation Area. Dublin City Council refused the application because the removal of historic elements was deemed detrimental to the building's character and the wider conservation area. The planning authority concluded that the development would contravene specific heritage policies (CHC1 and CHC4) of the Dublin ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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