3024/21
The development will consist of the demolition of a single storey garage structure and a single storey outbuilding and the construction of a two storey apartment building consisting of 2 no. one bedroom apartments, including a balcony at first floor level to front of the proposed property, facing onto St Joseph's Villas, and a new boundary wall within the curtilage of No 17 Richmond Street North, together with bicycle storage, bin storage, landscaping, and all associated site works and services.
Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority refused permission due to the substandard width of the laneway and lack of a footpath; however, the Inspector recommends a grant, arguing that the laneway is suitable as a shared surface under DMURS and that the infill development appropriately promotes urban regeneration without creating a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed residential development is acceptable in principle under the 'Z2' zoning objective and supports the policy of reintroducing residential use into historic urban areas.
- The existing laneway width (enhanced by a proposed 0.6m setback) is compliant with DMURS standards for shared surfaces, negating the Planning Authority's requirement for a dedicated 1.8m footpath.
- The design is considered an innovative architectural response that respects the character of the Residential Conservation Area while providing high-quality, car-free accommodation in a sustainable location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of a garage and outbuilding to construct a two-storey building containing two one-bedroom apartments at the rear of No. 17 Richmond Street North, Dublin 1. The site is situated within a Residential Conservation Area (Z2) and is accessed via St. Joseph's Villas, a historic cobbled laneway. Dublin City Council initially refused permission, citing that the laneway was 'substandard' and would endanger public safety due to the lack of a footpath. In the First Part...PDF Document Missing
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