2338/21
The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the flat roofed dwelling as granted under Planning Application Reg. Ref: 2334/20, ABP Order: ABP-307569-20, the removal of part of the wall addressing Lansdowne Lane and a new development comprising one two bedroom apartment (c. 76 sqm) at ground floor level and one two bedroom duplex apartment (c. 93 sqm) at first and second floor level and all landscaping works; boundary treatment and electrical services, all on a site area of c.145 sqm. The proposal will be accessed off Lansdowne Lane. The apartment at ground floor level will include a private rear garden (c. 30 sqm) serving both the open plan living space and one of the bedrooms. The duplex will include a private terrace at first floor level (c. 24.7 sqm) serving the open plan living space and one of the bedrooms.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents over-development in a Z2 Residential Conservation Area, providing inadequate private amenity space for the host dwelling and creating a visually obtrusive 3-storey structure that injures the residential amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in an inadequate quantity and poor quality of private amenity space for the existing dwelling at 10/10a Lansdowne Terrace, contrary to Z2 zoning objectives.
- The 3-storey scale, height, and proximity to boundaries would seriously injure the residential amenity of adjoining dwellings and fail to respect the established building line.
- The bulk and height of the structure would constitute a visually obtrusive and dominant form of development that fails to comply with Policy CHC4 regarding the protection of conservation areas.