3112/21
Planning permission for the development consist of: (i) Refurbishment of the historic facade and change of use from light industrial to residential of the existing Rawlton House to consist of 10no. new apartments being a mix of 4no. one bed, 5no. two bed units and 1no. three bed unit to include a rooftop terrace for private amenity space to the rear, (ii) demolition of existing modern industrial shed to the rear, (iii) construction of a new 3-storey apartment block to the rear consisting of 8no. apartments being a mix of 2no. one bed, 3no. 2 bed, 1no. three bed penthouse unit and 2no. four bed units, (iv) provision of outdoor amenity spaces, (v) new bicycle storage, (vi) new bin storage area, (vii) new additional storage units for the apartments, (viii) connection to services and all associated site works
Core Refusal Reason
Substandard and unsafe access via a narrow laneway for vehicles, pedestrians, and emergency services, leading to traffic hazards and poor residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The restricted width and access of the northern laneway are insufficient to safely accommodate the proposed underground car park, internal servicing, and emergency vehicle access.
- The development fails to provide a satisfactory level of residential amenity for prospective occupants due to the inadequate access arrangements.
- The proposed access layout and lack of traffic management information would create a traffic hazard, endanger public safety, and obstruct road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for the refurbishment of Rawlton House at Sherrard Street Lower, Dublin 1. The application was refused by the local authority primarily because the existing narrow laneway along the northern boundary is unsuitable for the scale of vehicular and service traffic proposed. The planning authority concluded that the restricted access would compromise the safety of residents and emergency services, create traffic hazards for road users, and ultimately fail to me...PDF Document Missing
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