3773/21
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: This development will consist of either of the following 2 options: Option A will consist of: 01) Construction of a two-storey, two-bedroom detached pitched-roof mews dwelling to the rear of the site, 02) Replacement of existing timber fence section of boundary to the North side of the site along Palmerston Court with new boundary wall with 1 No. pedestrian access gate, (03) All associated site works necessary to facilitate the development. This is the preferred option. Option B will consist of: 01) Construction of a two-storey, two-bedroom detached flat-roof mews dwelling to the rear of the site, 02) Replacement of existing timber fence section of boundary to the North side of the site along Palmerston Court with new boundary wall with 1 No. pedestrian access gate, (03) All associated site works necessary to facilitate the development.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the development is acceptable in principle as a mews infill within a Z2 residential conservation area, is compatible with the character of the existing protected structures, and would not seriously injure residential amenities or traffic safety if modified by conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development (specifically Option A with the pitched roof) is consistent with the zoning objectives and the historic character of the surrounding residential conservation area.
- Potential impacts on the privacy and amenity of neighboring properties can be mitigated through the omission of specific first-floor windows and the use of appropriate high-quality external materials such as stone or brick.
- Technical concerns regarding structural stability and site drainage are manageable through compliance with conservation best practices and standard engineering requirements, with civil boundary disputes noted as being outside the planning remit.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a two-storey, two-bedroom mews dwelling and a replacement boundary wall at 1 Palmerston Road, Rathmines, a site containing a 19th-century protected structure. The development fronts onto Palmerston Court, an established mews lane. Two design options were proposed: Option A (pitched roof) and Option B (flat roof). While the Planning Authority granted permission, a third-party appeal was lodged citing concerns over overlooking, overdevelopment, and the structur...PDF Document Missing
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