4170/21
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought for development at 49 Raglan Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, which is not a Protected Structure but adjoins the rear garden of a Protected Structure at 49 Raglan Road. The proposed development consists of the demolition of existing 2-storey 2-bedroom house on site and the construction of a two-storey 3-bedroom house with concealed first floor roof terrace, extension of rear garden space, new boundary garden division wall to the rear, new vehicular access from Raglan Lane with 1 no. parking space undercroft, automated gate and all associated site and landscaping works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed demolition of a habitable mews dwelling with significant built heritage and streetscape value is contrary to conservation policies and the Z2 zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of a habitable dwelling is contrary to development plan policies that seek to discourage the loss of existing housing stock.
- The existing building is a rare surviving coach house on Raglan Lane, and its removal would negatively impact the character and special interest of the Conservation Area.
- The proposal fails to meet the Z2 zoning objective to protect residential amenities and would depreciate the value of property in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing two-storey, two-bedroom mews house at 49 Raglan Lane, Ballsbridge, to make way for new construction. The site is situated within a Residential Conservation Area and contains a structure that retains the scale and external walls of an original coach house. Dublin City Council refused the application on the grounds that the demolition would result in the loss of habitable housing and would be detrimental to the built heritage and streetscape c...PDF Document Missing
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