3894/22

RETENTION:PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of the removal of the plinth and railings from the front of properties to create vehicular access,the paving of the front gardens and for the erection of two no. bin storage units. Nos. 8 & 10 Dunville Avenue are protected structures.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development causes significant injury to the architectural heritage of Protected Structures and creates a traffic safety hazard due to substandard parking dimensions.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The removal of historic railings and plinths to accommodate parking and bin stores results in visual clutter and seriously injures the architectural character and historic fabric of the Protected Structures.
  • The front garden depth fails to meet the required 5m standard, leading to hazardous parking and the potential for vehicles to overhang and obstruct the public footpath.
  • The proposal contravenes multiple heritage and parking policies of the Dublin City Development Plan and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unsympathetic developments in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

11.1.5.3CHC2 (d)16.10.18Appendix 5

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought retention permission for the removal of historic plinths, railings, and gates at 8 & 10 Dunville Avenue, Dublin 6, to facilitate off-street parking and bin storage for these Protected Structures. Dublin City Council refused the application on the grounds that the works caused serious injury to the special architectural character and setting of the buildings. Furthermore, the site failed to provide the minimum required garden depth for safe parking, creating a traffic safety h...
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