4377/24
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: To amend a previous permission (5320/22) for provision of a new house on Lansdowne Park located to the rear of no. 84 Northumberland Road (A Protected Structure), Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 PY94. The proposed amendment includes the following -reductions in the overall height of the proposed building (in accordance with the compliance conditions to permission 5320/22), relocation of the vehicular entrance/access by way of improvement of front boundary treatment to Lansdowne Park, minor alterations to the front and rear elevations as well as floor layout configurations within the permitted footprint and reconfiguration of site layout to achieve increased daylighting of outdoor spaces.
Core Refusal Reason
Dublin City Council originally refused permission because the proposed relocation of vehicular entrances would result in the loss of a public on-street parking space, contrary to Policy SMT25; however, the Inspector recommends a grant of permission, concluding that the parking space can be retained through revised entrance designs and widths.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed height reductions and architectural amendments appropriately address the compliance conditions of the parent permission (5320/22) and respect the character of the adjoining protected structure and mews laneway.
- The conflict regarding on-street parking can be resolved by conditioning the omission of a separate pedestrian gate and restricting vehicular entrance widths to 3 metres, ensuring sufficient frontage remains for the existing public parking bay.
- The development is consistent with the 'Z2' zoning objective for residential conservation areas and will not negatively impact the residential amenity of the area or traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks to amend a previously granted permission (Reg. Ref. 5320/22) for a mews dwelling at the rear of No. 84 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge. The site is located in a Residential Conservation Area (Z2 zoning) and the main house is a Protected Structure. The proposed amendments include a reduction in ridge height by 350mm, floor layout changes, and a reconfiguration of the site boundary and vehicular access onto Lansdowne Park. Dublin City Council refused the proposal solely on t...PDF Document Missing
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