WEB1882/25
RETENTION & PERMISSION: The development principally consists of: the retention of a single storey shed (c. 19 sq m) to the north of the dwelling house; the construction of a single storey extension (c. 81 sq m) to the side (north) and rear (west) of the existing part 1 No. to part 3 No. storey dwelling house, resulting in a total gross floor area of c. 644 sq m to the dwelling house; and the construction of a single storey garage (c. 53 sq m) to the front of the site to be used for secure car parking. The development will also comprise: modifications to the existing vehicular entrance gate, including the widening of the gate from c. 2.925 metres to c. 3 metres and the replacement of the existing metal gate with solid timber; a new pedestrian entrance gate with solid timber; brick pillars; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping, including a timber pergola; soakpits; and all associated development works above and below ground.
Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed solid timber gates and associated brick pillars were deemed visually incompatible with the character of the Z2 Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The replacement of existing metal gates with solid timber gates and the addition of brick pillars are out of keeping with the predominant character of the Shrewsbury Road area.
- The proposal is contrary to Section 15.15.2.2 of the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028 concerning Conservation Areas.
- The development would negatively impact the visual amenities of the Z2 zoned location and set an undesirable precedent for similar unsuitable boundary treatments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for various works at 14 Shrewsbury Road, Dublin 4, including the retention of a shed and the construction of a side/rear extension and a garage. While the Planning Authority granted permission for the majority of the development subject to modifications—such as requiring a flat roof on the garage and metal gates to match the original design—it issued a split decision. The refusal specifically targeted the proposed solid timber gates and new brick pillars, conclu...PDF Document Missing
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