Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission subject to conditions, most notably requiring the relocation of the proposed outbuilding to the west of the existing mews to preserve the established northern building line and protect the architectural integrity of the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of the development is acceptable under the Objective A zoning and complies with the policy for ancillary detached habitable rooms in residential areas.
- The proposed siting would negatively impact the character of the Architectural Conservation Area by breaking the established northern building line and obscuring the ornate gable wall of the mews building.
- Relocation of the structure to the western courtyard area via condition ensures the development does not detract from the setting of nearby Protected Structures or the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.4 (Detached Habitable Room)Section 12.3.7.9 (Mews Lane Development)Objective HER13 (Architectural Conservation Areas)Section 12.11.4 (New Development within an ACA)Objective A ZoningPolicy HER8 (Work to Protected Structures)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a 30sqm timber-framed ancillary outbuilding for use as a home office and gym at 4 Vesey Mews, Dún Laoghaire. The site is situated within the Vesey Place, De Vesci Terrace, and Willow Bank Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and is proximate to several Protected Structures. Third-party appellants and observers raised significant concerns regarding the impact of the structure on the historic building line and the visual relationship between the mews and the p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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