D21A/0956

Retention permission for development. The developemnt consists of:

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The appeal was a first-party challenge to a condition requiring the immediate removal of a temporary external WC. The Inspector concluded that the structure, due to its small scale and screened location, does not negatively impact the protected structure and serves a legitimate temporary health-related purpose, leading to a recommendation to amend the condition to a four-year temporary permission.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The external WC structure has a minimal footprint and is screened by hedging, ensuring it does not detract from the visual character or architectural integrity of the Protected Structure.
  • The structure is a temporary and reversible addition that can be removed without causing damage to the historic fabric of the main dwelling.
  • A temporary permission period of four years is considered reasonable to address the applicant's health and safety concerns related to the Covid-19 pandemic while ensuring the structure does not become a permanent fixture.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy AR1 (Record of Protected Structures)Section 8.2.3.4(iv) (Additional Accommodation in Existing Built-up Areas)Policy AR 1 of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention permission for a rear shed (gym/study) and a side external WC at No. 19 Alma Road, a Protected Structure. While the Planning Authority granted permission, they imposed a condition (Condition 2) requiring the WC's removal within three months, citing concerns it detracted from the heritage asset. The applicant appealed, noting the WC was a response to Covid-19 safety needs for elderly residents and visiting music pupils. The Inspector found that the WC is a small (...
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