Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed second-floor extension, by virtue of its scale, height, and inclusion of a terrace, would constitute an overbearing feature and cause unacceptable overlooking of adjacent private gardens, thereby contravening the Z2 residential conservation zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to provide the special care required for the sensitive Z2 'Residential Conservation' context and its relationship with adjacent protected structures.
- The scale and height of the third-storey extension would create an unacceptably overbearing impact when viewed from the rear gardens of properties on Castlewood Avenue.
- The proposed second-floor terrace would result in unreasonable overlooking and loss of privacy for the residential amenity of 1 Castlewood Park.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective Z2Section 16.10.16 (mews development)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves a 22sqm second-floor extension to an existing two-storey mews house at 3 Stable Lane, Rathmines, intended for use as a home office and WC. The site is located in a restricted mews lane within a Z2 residential conservation area, characterized by its proximity to protected structures on Castlewood Avenue and Castlewood Park. While Dublin City Council initially granted permission, the Inspector recommended refusal upon appeal. The Inspector noted that a previous refusal on thi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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