Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommends that permission be granted as the proposed development is in accordance with the Z2 zoning objective and the pattern of development in the area, and would not seriously injure the character of the Architectural Conservation Area or the amenities of property in the vicinity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is considered to be generally in compliance with Section 16.10.14 of the City Development Plan regarding the provision of ancillary family accommodation, despite a tenuous physical link to the main dwelling.
- An acceptable design response has been put forward that respects the staggered building line of Mornington Road and protects the character of the Architectural Conservation Area.
- The loss of off-street parking is acceptable given national guidance, the urban location's proximity to public transport, and the limited scale of the proposed development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 16.10.14Objective Z2Section 14.8.2Policy CHC 4Section 11.1.5.4Section 16.10.16Section 16.10
Decision Document Summary
The development consists of a two-storey, two-bedroom 86 m² annexe for family and guest use at the rear of 10 Ashfield Road, Ranelagh, with frontage onto Mornington Road. The site is located in a mature residential area zoned 'Objective Z2' for conservation. While Dublin City Council refused permission due to concerns over the building line, the standalone nature of the unit, and parking, the Inspector disagrees with these grounds. The Inspector argues that the revised proposal—which changed fro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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