WEB1798/26
October Management Ltd. intend to apply for permission for development on a site of c. 0.0437 ha, comprising an extension to the existing apartment building from 4th floor level at Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The development comprises the following: A) The extension of the existing apartment block at Shelbourne Court from 5 storeys over basement level to 7 storeys over basement level; and B) The provision of 4 no. additional apartment units, with private amenity space in the form of balconies, with access from the existing stair and lift cores servicing Shelbourne Court. The proposed units comprise 2 no. 2 bedroom units, and 2 no. 3 bedroom units. Increased bicycle parking will be provided to service the proposed additional units. C) The proposal also includes all site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed extension and development of the building, including minor façade alterations to the building to accommodate the proposed additional storeys. The total number of apartments within the development will be increased from 17 no. units to 21 no. units. There are no changes proposed to the living accommodation of the existing residential units, to communal open space, parking facilities, or the entrance access arrangements within the Shelbourne Court development.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey extension was refused due to excessive bulk, scale, and poor design, which would negatively impact residential amenity and conflict with the Z1 zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The additional two floors exhibit excessive bulk, scale, and massing with a disjointed design that adversely affects visual amenity.
- The development would set a harmful and undesirable precedent for future planning in the locality.
- The proposal contravenes the Z1 zoning objective to protect and improve residential amenities and is contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
October Management Ltd. sought permission for a two-storey vertical extension at Shelbourne Court, Shelbourne Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The planning authority refused the application because the proposed height and massing were deemed visually intrusive and poorly integrated with the existing structure. Furthermore, the development was found to be inconsistent with the Z1 zoning objective, which aims to protect residential amenities, thereby setting an undesirable precedent for the area....PDF Document Missing
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