WEB1031/25
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for the demolition of the existing house and the construction of 2 new 3 storey Townhouses consisting of 4 bedrooms and living areas with a single vehicular parking space for each townhouse. The proposed development partially includes and is within the curtilage of 86-89 Leeson St Upper, which are Protected Structures.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its negative visual impact on a sensitive conservation area and Protected Structures, combined with substandard private open space provision for future residents.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, scale, and design of the development would negatively impact the character of the residential conservation area and the setting of nearby Protected Structures.
- The provision of private open space is inadequate, failing to meet the minimum standards required by the Dublin City Development Plan and national guidelines.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for the area, devalue surrounding properties, and fail to provide a suitable level of residential amenity for future occupants.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BHA2BHA14Chp: 15.9.7SPPR 3 of the Compact Settlement Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing house and subsequent redevelopment at 86 Waterloo Lane, Dublin 4, a site located within the curtilage of Protected Structures on Leeson Street Upper. Dublin City Council refused the proposal on two primary grounds: first, that the architectural design and scale were incompatible with the sensitive conservation context; and second, that the proposed units failed to provide sufficient private amenity space. Consequently, the deve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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