Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the roller box and canopy is visually incongruous and negatively impacts the character of the conservation area and nearby protected structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The roller box and canopy are considered visually incongruous and inappropriate for a building located within a sensitive conservation area.
- The development detracts from the character and visual amenities of the subject site and the adjoining protected structures.
- Granting retention would contravene specific City Development Plan policies and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy CHC211.1.5.6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a roller box and canopy at Suesey Street, 26 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2. The site is located within a sensitive conservation area and is adjacent to protected structures. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the structures are visually intrusive and detrimental to the architectural heritage and character of the vicinity. The development was found to be in direct conflict with Policy CHC2 and Section 11.1.5.6 of the City...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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