3905/21
Permission for the development of a part two, part three-storey mews house at 18A Fitzgibbon Street, Dublin 1, within the Mountjoy Square Architectural Conservation Area. The development will consist of the demolition of the existing single storey shop structure and the construction of part two, part three-storey mews house. It includes entrance, storage, ground floor WC, a home office, and a bedroom at ground floor; Open plan kitchen-dining and living area at first floor, a bedroom, bathroom at second floor, all measuring 120 m2. It includes an accessible roof terrace measuring 18 m2 at roof level, incorporating renewable technology, as well as a front garden measuring 13m2. It will include all associated ancillary works and services.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the proposed infill residential development on serviced inner-city land is consistent with the area's pattern of development and would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the vicinity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed building height of 2-3 storeys is considered appropriate for this inner-city context and is consistent with both established and emerging building heights in the immediate area.
- Design measures, including obscure glazing and an 1800mm parapet for the roof terrace, are sufficient to ensure that no undue overlooking or overshadowing of neighboring properties occurs.
- The development provides an acceptable level of internal accommodation and private open space, provided the front garden is omitted to maintain the public footpath and accommodate bin/bicycle storage within the building footprint.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of a vacant single-storey shop and the construction of a contemporary 120 m² part-two, part-three storey mews house at 18a Fitzgibbon Street, Dublin 1. The site is located within the Mountjoy Square Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and adjacent to a Protected Structure. While the neighboring property owner raised concerns regarding structural integrity, overbearing impact, and loss of light, the Inspector found the contemporary, stepped design to be symp...PDF Document Missing
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