3480/21

PERMISSION & RETENTION: Permission: The development will consist of the following: 1. Changes to the design of 1st floor extension approved under planning application 2318/19 in respect of external finish (changed from zinc cladding to brickwork), window locations & window sizes. 2. Changes to the design of 2nd floor extension approved under planning application 2094/20 in respect of external finish (changed from zinc cladding to brickwork, roof pitch, floor area, window locations & window sizes. 3. All associated works. Retention permission: The development consists of the following: 4. Change to design of garage approved under planning application 3812/19 in respect of roof design, floor area, door & window layout, and boundary wall treatment.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed alterations and retention of works are considered minor in nature, visually compatible with the surrounding residential conservation area, and would not negatively impact residential amenity or traffic safety, aligning with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The modifications to the previously permitted first and second-floor extensions are minor and do not adversely affect the residential amenities of neighboring properties.
  • The alterations to the garage structure, including a reduction in roof height to 3.67 metres, are visually acceptable and appropriate for domestic use ancillary to the main dwelling.
  • Issues related to potential commercial use of the garage can be adequately addressed through standard conditions restricting the use to residential purposes incidental to the main house.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022Zoning Objective Z2: To protect and improve the amenities of residential conservation areasSection 16.10.12Appendix 17

Decision Document Summary

The site comprises an end-of-terrace house at 1 Cowper Road, Rathmines, situated within a Residential Conservation Area (Zoning Z2). The development involves permission for alterations to previously approved residential extensions, specifically changing external finishes from zinc to brickwork and modifying fenestration, as well as retention for changes made to a garage's footprint, roof design, and boundary wall treatment. Despite third-party concerns regarding the potential commercial use of t...
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