WEB1397/25

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for the development at 63 Palmerston Road, Dublin 6, D06 R6C2 (a Protected Structure). The development will consist of a new vehicular entrance (c. 3m wide) in the form of swing gates; 3 no. car parking spaces (5m x 3m each); an electric vehicle charging point, and associated site development works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would seriously injure the architectural character and setting of the Protected Structure and the historic streetscape through the loss of original historic fabric (railings and plinth) and the insertion of parking into an intact front garden.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The loss of one on-street parking space would not significantly detract from road user convenience or residential amenity given observed low parking demand in the general vicinity.
  • The removal of original historic ironwork and a granite plinth constitutes a loss of significant historic fabric that is contrary to best conservation practice and specific Development Plan policies.
  • The insertion of vehicular parking into the front garden of this specific site would fail to conserve or enhance the setting of the Protected Structure and would contribute to the incremental erosion of the streetscape's character.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 8.5.7Policy SMT25Section 11.5.1Policy BHA2Policy BHA9Section 11.5.3Section 14.7.2Section 15.6.9Appendix 5 Section 4.1Appendix 5 Section 4.3Appendix 5 Section 4.3.7

Decision Document Summary

This report assesses a First Party appeal against Dublin City Council's refusal of permission for a new 3m-wide vehicular entrance and three off-street parking spaces at 63 Palmerstown Road, Dublin 6, a Protected Structure located in a Z2 Conservation Area. The applicant argued that off-street parking is a established precedent in the area and would free up on-street spaces. While the Inspector disagreed with the Planning Authority on the impact of parking loss—noting that street parking was und...
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