WEB1785/26
Permission is sought for development at No. 38 Eugene Street, Dublin 8. The development will consist of the partial demolition of the existing rear return, construction of a single-storey rear extension, and a first-floor extension with associated pitched roof incorporating front-facing and rear-facing roof lights, resulting in an increase to the existing ridge height. The works also include internal reconfiguration, modifications to existing elevations, new windows and doors, and all associated site works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's excessive height and scale would negatively impact visual amenities and conflict with the Z1 zoning objective and residential extension guidelines of the Dublin City Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal's excessive height and scale violate the Z1 zoning objective intended to protect and improve residential amenities.
- The development fails to comply with specific Development Plan standards regarding rear extensions, materials, and roof-level alterations.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that harm the visual character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for development at 38 Eugene Street, Dublin 8, within an area zoned Z1 for residential amenity. The proposal was refused because its excessive scale and height were deemed inconsistent with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, particularly regarding extensions and roof alterations. The planning authority concluded that the development would adversely affect the area's visual character and establish a negative precedent for future planning decisions in the...PDF Document Missing
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