Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the substandard nature of the access lane, lack of on-site parking, inadequate heritage impact assessment for the Protected Structure, and insufficient detail regarding residential amenity standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The access laneway is of a substandard width and capacity to safely accommodate vehicular, emergency, and service traffic, and the proposal lacks a coordinated plan for the lane's development.
- The absence of on-site car parking would result in increased congestion and road safety hazards for pedestrians and other users along the narrow laneway.
- The application failed to provide a sufficient Heritage Impact Assessment or adequate technical details regarding residential standards, such as sunlight/daylight and storage, which would negatively impact the setting of the Protected Structure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3.8 of Appendix 5Section 11.5Policy BHA2Policy BHA9Article 23(2) of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for the Planning Authorities (2011)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the change of use of an existing rear garage into a mews dwelling at 37 Leeson Street Upper, a site containing a Protected Structure with access via Sibthorpe Lane. Dublin City Council refused the development on the grounds that the laneway is inadequate for additional vehicular traffic and emergency access. Additionally, the lack of parking provision and the submission of a substandard Heritage Impact Assessment meant the proposal failed to demonstrate it would not inju...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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