3790/21
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: planning permission is sought for the construction of a part single storey, part two-storey residential extension to the rear of the existing protected structure. The proposed works will comprise the following : (i) demolition of existing shed/structure to the rear, (ii) construction of a two-storey residential extension to the rear with kitchen, living and dining room proposed at lower ground floor and bedroom at mezzanine level, (iii) internal alterations to original house (a protected structure), (iv) widening of the existing vehicular entrance to the north from Ailesbury Road and south from Ailesbury Wood. The internal alterations include: (i) remove sections of wall from kitchen at lower ground floor level to facilitate the development of an open plan kitchen/living/dining area, (ii) remove section of wall at upper ground floor level to facilitate a new glass balustrade overlooking kitchen below, (iii) introduction of 1 no. bathroom and 1 no. robe room in lieu of the existing bedroom at mezzanine floor level, (iv) remove section of wall at mezzanine floor level to facilitate 7 no. steps to the proposed extension; (v) remove section of wall at first floor level to facilitate the provision of an ensuite to the existing master bedroom, (vi) installation of 1 no. ensuite and robe to the existing bedroom at first floor level; (vii) remove a section of wall to the existing WC at first floor level to provide for a reconfigured bathroom and larger bedroom with robe. The proposed extension has a total floor area of 94 sqm. The proposal also includes all ancillary site, engineering and boundary works necessary to facilitate the development including the temporary partial removal of the non-original block wall to the rear of the site during construction to be reinstated following completion of the development and any associated roof works to the existing pitched roofs of the protected structure to ensure it is fully weathered.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal involves excessive demolition of historic fabric and an inappropriately scaled extension that would negatively impact the architectural integrity and setting of the Protected Structure and its neighbors.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extent of demolition of historic fabric in the rear return is excessive and would necessitate risky structural interventions, damaging the integrity of the Protected Structure.
- The scale, massing, and metal-clad materiality of the proposed extension are visually obtrusive and would harm the setting of the subject and adjacent Protected Structures.
- The proposed widening of the front entrance gates exceeds the maximum width permitted by the Development Plan and risks damaging significant historic stone and ironwork.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for works to a Protected Structure at 23 Ailesbury Road, Dublin 4, including a rear extension and modifications to the front entrance. Dublin City Council refused the application primarily due to the loss of historic fabric in the rear return and the inappropriate design of the new metal-clad extension, which was deemed overly dominant and injurious to the architectural character of the area. Additionally, the proposed widening of the front gates was found to b...PDF Document Missing
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