4439/24
Permission For development at this site 446A North Circular Road, Dublin 1, D01 T9F4. Development will consist of demolishing existing water tank on existing roof and change of use of ground floor from commercial to a 1No. bedroom apartment and a proposed new 3 storeys added on top of ground floor with each floor creating a new 1No. bedroom apartment and all ancillary works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to poor design and scale that fails to integrate with the historic streetscape, adverse impacts on the residential amenity of neighboring properties via daylight loss, and substandard internal living conditions for future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's scale and design are incompatible with the surrounding historic streetscape and transitional zone adjoining a Z2 conservation area.
- The proximity to No. 38 Dorset Street Lower would result in an unacceptable loss of daylight to existing habitable rooms, negatively impacting residential amenity.
- The internal layout provides a poor standard of accommodation due to undersized living areas, insufficient storage, and lack of necessary facilities like bicycle parking.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for development at 446A North Circular Road, Dublin 1, a site located in a transitional zone near a Z2 conservation area. Dublin City Council refused the proposal because its scale and design failed to respect the historic context and would overshadow neighboring windows at No. 38 Dorset Street Lower. Furthermore, the proposed residential units were deemed substandard, failing to meet national and local design standards regarding internal space, storage, and cy...PDF Document Missing
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