WEB2334/25

Amendments to Planning Permissions Ref. WEB1683/24 and WEB1384/25, including a new ground-level side staircase for access to the first-floor balcony; a high-level window to the front at ground floor; a Velux window over the utility; a side window at first floor level; and new railings enclosing the balcony.

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

The proposed balcony and staircase would result in unacceptable overlooking of adjoining properties and contravene the Z1 zoning objective intended to protect residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The size, scale, and design of the proposed balcony and staircase would lead to significant overlooking of neighboring residential properties.
  • The proposal contravenes the Z1 zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, which aims to protect, provide, and improve residential amenities.
  • Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments that negatively impact the privacy and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Z1 zoning objective

Decision Document Summary

The application sought amendments to previous planning permissions at 15 Eglinton Square, Dublin 4, including window modifications and the addition of a ground-level side staircase and balcony railings. The local authority issued a split decision, granting permission for the window elements but refusing the staircase and balcony. The refusal was based on the potential for the external structures to overlook adjacent properties, thereby failing to protect the residential amenity of the area as re...
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