WEB1846/21
The development consists of: Demolition of existing rear extension containing a bathroom and shed abutting 32 Connaught Street, Phibsborough. A single storey flat roof extension, all to rear abutting 32 Connaught Street, Phibsborough, comprising kitchen/ dining room, WC and en-suite at ground floor. The refurbishment of existing room into a bedroom at ground floor.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission as the proposed development, subject to modifications to its height and depth, is consistent with the residential zoning and would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area or surrounding properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The modern extension is acceptable in principle as the existing building is not a Protected Structure and the proposed works will not be visible from public views, thereby protecting the character of the conservation area.
- To mitigate overbearing impacts on the adjacent property at No. 28 Connaught Street, the extension's overall height must be reduced to 2.7 m and its depth reduced by 2 m (to a maximum of 7 m).
- The remaining private open space of approximately 40 m² is sufficient for the 3-bedroom dwelling and complies with the required standards for inner-city residential development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application involves the demolition of an existing rear lean-to and the construction of a single-storey, flat-roof extension at 30 Connaught Street, Phibsborough, Dublin 7. The site is a mid-terrace dwelling located in a Z2 'Residential Neighbourhoods - Conservation Areas' zone. A third-party appeal was lodged by a neighbor at No. 28, citing concerns regarding overdevelopment, scale, bulk, loss of daylight, and the impact on the historic fabric of the conservation area. The Inspector evaluat...PDF Document Missing
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