3920/21

The proposed development will consist of full planning permission for the demolition of an existing single storey domestic garage and the sub-division of existing site for the construction of a fully serviced two-storey detached house with attic accommodation, first-floor balcony and attic terrace to front of dwelling onto rear laneway (Lullymore Terrace). Connection to existing mains services and all associated and ancillary site works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

While the principle of a mews dwelling is accepted, the Inspector recommends upholding Condition No. 3, which requires the omission of the attic level and a reduction in building depth to ensure the development is consistent with the established character, scale, and building lines of the Grand Canal Conservation Corridor.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed second-floor roof profile and balcony terrace are in stark contrast to the established simple profile of existing mews on Lullymore Terrace and would be visually obtrusive within the Conservation Area.
  • The proposed dwelling depth of 17 metres exceeds the established 15.155-metre line of adjacent permitted mews, which would set an undesirable precedent for haphazard development patterns.
  • The modifications required by Condition 3 result in a viable, high-quality habitable dwelling and do not render the accommodation substandard in terms of quantum or quality.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Objective Z2Section 16.5Policy Objective CHC4Section 11.1.5.4Policy Objective QH 8Section 16.10.2Section 16.10.3Section 16.10.16

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks permission for the demolition of a garage and the construction of a two-storey detached mews house with attic accommodation and balconies at the rear of 179 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, fronting onto Lullymore Terrace. The site is situated within the 'Grand Canal Conservation Corridor' and is subject to Zoning Objective Z2. Dublin City Council granted permission but attached Condition 3, which mandated the removal of the second floor and a reduction in building depth to a...
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