3247/22
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: -Demolition of the existing shed structure to the northeast of Hollybrook House and construction of a 2 storey apartment building (188sqm) containing 2no. 2-bed single storey apartments as permitted under RegRef.4018/18. - Demolition of the existing shed structure to the rear of the site and construction of a 5 storey apartment building (2,195.5sqm) containing a total of 28 units consisting of 5no. 2-bed single storey apartments and 23no. 1-bed single storey apartments. -Change of use of Hollybrook House from existing office use to 1 no. 5-bedroom dwelling (225sqm), with associated internal and external works including: formation of a new column and end wall to rear colonnade, formation of new internal ope between reception room and single storey building to side, removal of external blockwork infill and windows/doors to colonnade; removal of modern external windows and doors, removal of concrete lintel to front and infill of door ope to rear of single storey side building; removal of flat roof finishes for new, removal of modern window grilles and fences to roofs, removal of modern internal walls, fixtures and fittings throughout, installation of a new kitchen, repair works to windows, doors, roof and internal finishes as required, as permitted under Reg.Ref. 4018/18. -Demolition of existing modern brick archway along with brick wall and pier to side of entrance for new wall and railings, new left in/ left out entrance and exit from Naas Road, designated parking area within courtyard containing 9 no. Parking spaces. -The existing 3 no. spaces off street parking in front of the single storey building at Naas Road will be retained. -All associated site development and landscaping works, including new 2.1m high boundary wall to east and part of south boundary, defining rear garden boundary of Hollybrook House, provisions of new soft and hard landscaped areas, and all other associated and ancillary works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed five-storey development was refused due to excessive scale and height which would negatively impact the character and setting of a Protected Structure, provide substandard residential accommodation, and cause overbearance to neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's height and scale would result in overbearance and loss of privacy for adjoining residents, while failing to meet minimum residential quality standards for floor areas and communal space.
- The five-storey proposal is considered excessive and out of scale with the architectural context, causing significant injury to the character, setting, and legibility of the Protected Structure and adjacent Conservation Area.
- The application lacked sufficient technical information and detailed assessments required to justify interventions into the historic fabric of the Protected Structure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the development of a five-storey residential scheme involving demolition works at Hollybrook House, 55 Naas Road, Dublin 12, a site containing a Protected Structure. Dublin City Council refused the application primarily because the scale and massing were deemed visually incongruous and detrimental to the residential amenity of neighboring occupiers. Furthermore, the project failed to meet internal living standards regarding apartment sizes and communal space, while the lack o...PDF Document Missing
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