WEB2300/24
PROTECTED STRUCTURE PERMISSION The development will consist of opening up of spine wall at first floor level to hall to form new family kitchen, additional door opening to wall to first floor sitting room, existing ground floor opening in rear wall enlarged, creation of internal window in ground floor spine wall to sitting room, all existing windows to be retained and restored and existing glass to be replaced with double glazing, and the construction of new roof light on front slope of rear roof to master bedroom, internal partition walls in master bedroom, new bathroom in existing rear return, rear return rooms at ground and first floor level as well as two ground floor rear rooms to be replastered in insulating breathable plaster, external West gable wall rerendered in insulating breathable render, and a new first floor rear external access deck to existing two-story semi-detached PROTECTED STRUCTURE and associated hard and soft landscaping.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends amending Condition 3 to allow for the partial removal of the spine wall and light sanding of historic floorboards, concluding that these works constitute a reasonable compromise to adapt a Protected Structure for modern living while maintaining its architectural integrity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The revised design for the spine wall opening, which includes the retention of cornices and architraves, represents a reasonable compromise that maintains the legibility of the historic floor plan.
- Light sanding and revarnishing of original pine floorboards is acceptable to ensure their extended service life and functionality, as the boards are in poor condition and require treatment.
- The requirement for a detailed methodology for the storage of original window sashes is a reasonable conservation measure and should be retained in the amended condition.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves significant internal alterations and the addition of a rear access deck to No. 24 Charleville Road, a mid-19th-century Protected Structure in Rathmines. While Dublin City Council granted permission, the applicant appealed Condition 3, which prohibited the removal of the internal spine wall and the sanding of historic floorboards. The Inspector's assessment highlights that the developer provided Further Information which reduced the impact on the spine wall by proposing a la...PDF Document Missing
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