2277/21

The development will consist of a single two storey 3 bedroom mews house, containing 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining area on the ground floor and a living area on the first floor. A pitched tile roof & a brick east and west façade and plaster façade to the south and north of the dwelling. There will be three roof lights and a rear and front garden, the front garden containing two parking spaces.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the proposed mews dwelling is consistent with the 'Z2' zoning objective, complies with the Dublin City Development Plan standards for design and layout, and would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of a mews dwelling at this location is acceptable under the 'Z2' zoning objective and is consistent with the established pattern of development along the laneway.
  • Potential overlooking issues are effectively mitigated through an innovative design solution involving angled timber louvres and screening planters on the first-floor elevations.
  • The proposed development meets or exceeds key development standards, including plot ratio (0.76), site coverage (47%), and private open space provision, ensuring an adequate level of amenity for future residents.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Z2 - Residential Neighbourhoods (Conservation Areas)Chapter 11: Built Heritage and CulturePolicy CHC4Chapter 16: Development StandardsSection 16.5: Plot ratioSection 16.6: Site coverageSection 16.10.18: Parking standardsSection 16.10.2: Residential Quality StandardsSection 16.10.16: Mews Dwellings

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks permission for a two-storey, three-bedroom detached mews dwelling (119 sqm) at the rear of 47 Tritonville Road, Dublin 4, with access from Newbridge Mews. The 155 sqm site is currently an undeveloped grass area separated from the main house. Third-party appeals raised concerns regarding the intensification of the private laneway, traffic safety, and the loss of privacy for adjacent mews and historic properties. The Inspector's assessment highlights that the 'coach house' ar...
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