3817/21
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Renovating the existing building on existing location. The renovation will consist of the construction of three apartments in the proposed property, without significant changes at the front, alteration of the existing extension on the ground floor on the south-east side and alteration of the existing extension on the first floor on the south-west side and some windows to replace the sliding doors, as indicated in the attached drawings.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to detrimental impacts on the historic fabric of a Protected Structure and the provision of substandard residential accommodation that fails to meet national apartment design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed internal alterations would cause significant and injurious damage to the historic floor plan and character of the Protected Structure.
- The development fails to meet the 'Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments' regarding bedroom sizes, internal storage, and private open space.
- The proposal lacks adequate provision for essential services such as bin and bicycle storage, resulting in a substandard level of residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission to renovate a two-storey terraced house at 6 Chelmsford Road, Dublin 6, a Protected Structure, to provide three apartments. Dublin City Council refused the application because the proposed interventions would negatively impact the building's historic character and floor plan, violating conservation policies. Furthermore, the proposed units were deemed substandard, failing to meet national design guidelines for apartment living in terms of space, storage, and am...PDF Document Missing
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