2623/21
Planning permission for the demolition of two-storey industrial unit and construction of 13 unit (2no. studio, 10 no. one-bed, 1no. two-bed), 5 storey including set back penthouse, apartment building (c.888sqm) with 4th floor terraces facing Charles Lane and terraces / balconies to all levels to rear and incorporating the existing right-of-way vehicular access to No 25/26 Mountjoy Square (in separate curtilages), waste store, bicycle parking and underground rainwater attenuation tank in back garden.
Core Refusal Reason
While the Planning Authority refused permission due to concerns that the height, design, and bulk would be out of character with the historic and sensitive context of the Architectural Conservation Area, the Inspector recommends granting permission, finding the 5-storey height acceptable and consistent with national strategic policy to increase urban housing density.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed five-storey structure is consistent with national planning objectives (NPF and Building Height Guidelines) to achieve compact growth and increased residential density on underutilised brownfield infill sites.
- The development will not be visible from vantage points within Mountjoy Square and thus will not adversely impact the setting or character of the Architectural Conservation Area or the nearby protected Georgian structures.
- The proposed height is appropriate given the site context, noting that a precedent for taller 4-to-6 storey residential developments has already been established in the immediate vicinity along Charles Lane.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the demolition of a two-storey industrial unit and the construction of 13 residential units (2 studios, 10 one-bed, and 1 two-bed) in a 5-storey block at 25-26 Charles Lane, Dublin. The site is located in a narrow lane to the rear of Mountjoy Square East, situated within a Z1 residential zoning and an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Dublin City Council refused the application, arguing that the height and massing were inappropriate for the historic sett...PDF Document Missing
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