3308/21

Planning permission for the development will consist of the refurbishment and extension of the 1st floor, currently vacant to 2 no. 1 bed apartments. The development will also consist of the construction of 2 no. 1 bed apartments on top of the existing structure. The total number of apartments will be 4 apartments. The building will be increased from a 2 storey buiding to a 3 storey building. Access to the apartments will be from the existing entrance from Kimmage Rd. Lwr. and a new entrance from Corrib Road Lane.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to the visually dominant and insensitive design of the roof extension and the failure to demonstrate that residential units above an existing public house would have adequate amenity regarding noise and odour.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale, massing, and appearance of the roof extension would be visually dominant and incongruent with the streetscape, negatively impacting the building's architectural character.
  • The proposed overhang would compromise the daylight and private amenity space of lower-level units, and insufficient information was provided regarding impacts on neighboring amenities.
  • The lack of noise and odour assessments for the proposed residential use above a public house fails to ensure the protection of future occupiers' amenity or the continued operation of the existing business.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the refurbishment and extension of K.C.R. House at 326 Kimmage Road Lower, Terenure, Dublin 6W. Dublin City Council refused permission because the roof extension was considered visually dominant and insensitive, potentially harming the architectural character of the building and the surrounding streetscape. Additionally, the council cited concerns over the quality of residential amenity, specifically regarding daylight issues caused by the design and the absence of noise an...
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