4181/24

PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Permission to carry out works to N0.23 Leinster Road, Rathmines, Dublin6 D06ND80, a protected structure (RPS. No.4622). The development will consist of the construction of 1no, two-storey mews house located to the rear of the site, comprising of 1no. off-street car parking space, space for 3no. secure bicycle parking, bin store, open plan kitchen living space, 3no. bedrooms to first floor. Allowance for part demolition of existing boundary wall to site, new connection to public foul water and surface water, new boundary treatment to subdivide the site to the rear, 1no. off street car parking space for main house at No.23 Leinster Road and sundry other minor works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed mews development and demolition of historic boundary walls would result in the loss of historic fabric and negatively impact the character, setting, and legibility of the Protected Structures.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The demolition of historic boundary walls and the proposed mews footprint would erode the historic fabric and legibility of the original building plots.
  • The scale and height of the proposed rear boundary wall would be overbearing on the laneway and negatively impact the views and setting of the Protected Structures.
  • The development would break the established building line of the mews laneway and is contrary to Policy BHA2 regarding the protection of architectural heritage.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy BHA2

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for works to a Protected Structure at 23 Leinster Road, Rathmines, including the construction of a mews dwelling. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the demolition of historic boundary walls and the specific design of the mews would erode the historic character and legibility of the site. Additionally, the scale of the proposed boundary treatments was considered overbearing on the laneway and detrimental to the setting of the Protected ...
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