3746/21
Planning permission consisting of demolition of rear ground floor extensions/sheds and side garage and first floor side structure of No. 139 Terenure Road and construction of a rear and side single storey extension with rooflight, a first floor side extension with hipped roof, new roof lights to side and rear main roof. Upgrade of finish to No. 137 Terenure Road rear extension, internal connections between both dwellings for use as a single dwelling, internal alterations, a new window layout to both rear elevations, general refurbishment, associated site, drainage and landscaping works to front and rear, replacement of rear boundary wall to No. 141 Terenure Road in agreement with neighbour.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the omission of Condition 4, concluding that the retention of both existing vehicular entrances would not endanger public safety or lead to traffic hazards, while preserving the streetscape character and allowing for future residential adaptability.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of two entrances maintains the existing rhythm and character of the streetscape, as the dwellings will continue to present externally as two separate units.
- Keeping both access points is a reasonable approach to adaptability, allowing the amalgamated unit to be easily reverted to two separate dwellings in the future if family circumstances change.
- There is no evidence of conflicting vehicular or pedestrian movements at the site, and the amalgamation is likely to result in a net reduction of traffic movements compared to two independent units.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report deals with a first-party appeal against Condition 4 of a grant of permission for the amalgamation of two semi-detached houses at 137-139 Terenure Road West, Dublin 6W. The development involves demolitions, extensions, and internal connections to create a single dwelling. Condition 4, imposed by Dublin City Council, required the removal of one vehicular entrance to reduce conflict with a nearby bus stop and footpath users. The Inspector noted that the site is zoned Z1 (to ...PDF Document Missing
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