WEB2727/24
PROTECTED STRUCUTRE: Construction of orangery of 84sqm, with balcony and partially glazed roof including the extension of the existing metal balcony to form connection, at first floor above existing garage (38sqm) and previously permitted extension of garage (63sqm) and with omission of pitched roof to these, together with previously permitted replacement of existing shed (7sqm) with new wooden garden shed (12 sqm) for bin and bike storage; and associated hard and soft landscaping, including drainage works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is refused due to its excessive scale, inappropriate design, and negative impact on the architectural character of the Protected Structure and the surrounding residential conservation area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, bulk, massing, and height of the proposed orangery would create an incongruous and visually obtrusive feature within the established streetscape.
- The development would negatively affect the special character and appearance of the Protected Structure and its curtilage, failing to respect the established building line.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy BHA2 and the Z2 zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to conserve and enhance architectural heritage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for an 84sqm orangery with a balcony at 15 Grosvenor Road, Dublin 6, a property designated as a Protected Structure within a Z2 residential conservation zone. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that its significant scale and siting would disrupt the established building line and appear visually obtrusive to neighboring properties. The decision emphasizes that the development fails to protect the integrity of the historic structure and is inc...PDF Document Missing
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