Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inadequate laneway capacity and width to support additional traffic, alongside the detrimental impact of the building's scale on the character of nearby protected structures and the conservation area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing laneway lacks the width and capacity to accommodate additional vehicular traffic, emergency services, and service access, leading to increased congestion and safety conflicts.
- The development fails to meet the specific requirements for mews dwellings set out in Section 16.10.16 of the Development Plan and lacks a necessary coordinated plan for the lane.
- The scale, massing, and form of the proposed structure would negatively impact the setting of adjacent protected structures and the architectural character of the surrounding conservation area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 16.10.16Dublin City Development Plan 2016 – 2022
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the construction of a mews dwelling at the rear of 38 Mountpleasant Avenue Lower, fronting onto Fortescue Lane in Dublin 6. The local authority refused permission because the narrow laneway is unsuitable for further intensification of use without a coordinated development plan, posing risks to traffic safety and emergency access. Furthermore, the design was considered inappropriate for its context, as its scale and massing were deemed harmful to the character of the conservat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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