WEB5345/25
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: a) the demolition of the existing garden shed to the rear of the existing annexe building to the side (North) of the main house b) the refurbishment of the existing annexe building to include an apex rooflight and roof mounted solar panels c) a two storey high brick extension to the rear (East) of the annexe building connected to the existing annexe with a two storey glazed link all to accommodate living space and a screened roof garden at first floor level, two bedrooms a study, bathrooms, a shed and a covered bike store at ground floor level within the curtilage of Cranford, 125 Rathgar Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06 W2C3, a protected structure. The development will include all associated landscaping, drainage and site development works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is visually dominant and would negatively impact the architectural character and setting of the Protected Structure and the surrounding Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, scale, and massing of the extension would visually dominate the site and detract from the primacy of the Protected Structure.
- The positioning of the structure significantly beyond the building line of the annexe and its proximity to the main house causes injury to the special architectural character and setting.
- The architectural design, including a rooftop garden and prominent views, makes the ancillary accommodation the focal point of the site rather than the original house.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of a garden shed and the construction of ancillary family accommodation at 125 Rathgar Road, a Protected Structure located within a Z2 residential conservation area. Although the development met technical requirements for ancillary accommodation, it was refused because its excessive scale, height (to accommodate a rooftop garden), and positioning would visually dominate the main house. The planning authority determined that the design would injure the special...PDF Document Missing
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