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PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission for the amalgamation of dwelling house No. 15 & building No. 16, which is subdivided into 2 no. units comprising a separate garden level apartment, with in part an established commercial use, and independent main house above garden level, which will include a change of use at ground floor level, to return 2 no. offices (33.2 sq.m) to residential use. All to form one interconnected dwelling house. House number 15 will remain unaltered except for the installation of a door to connect both buildings at ground floor. House number 16 will go through internal alterations on the ground, first and second floors, which will include limited removal of walls to accommodate the merging of the lower and upper dwellings. Additionally, alterations to existing windows, decorative features, and service works within the premises will be necessary to integrate the two houses. The development also includes a single link gate (1000mm wide) in the rear garden boundary wall with landscaping to the rear garden of No. 16 along with any ancillary site works all at 15-16 Palmerston Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6. These houses are Protected Structures (RPS Ref. No. 6157 & 6158).
Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed amalgamation of two semi-detached protected structures through the creation of openings in party walls would negatively impact the historic plan form and architectural integrity of the buildings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of new openings in the party walls and a link gate in the rear boundary would be detrimental to the original historic plan form and architectural character of the Protected Structures.
- The proposal contravenes specific conservation policies BHA2 (e), (f), and (g) of the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission for the amalgamation would set an unacceptable precedent for similar developments within Protected Structures and residential conservation areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the amalgamation of two semi-detached Protected Structures at 15-16 Palmerston Park, Rathmines, into a single residence, alongside internal alterations and a change of use for No. 16. While the planning authority issued a split decision granting permission for the internal refurbishment and residential conversion of No. 16, it refused the physical amalgamation of the two properties. The refusal was primarily based on the detrimental impact that new openings in the party w...PDF Document Missing
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