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PROTECTED STRUCTURE Planning Permission is sought for the following works within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (ref. 5923). The development consists of: a) Construction of two 152sq.m, flat-roof, three-storey, semi-detached, three-bedroom dwellings with private landscaped gardens to the front and rear, and recessed balconies to the front. b) A new boundary wall with separate pedestrian and driveway gates to each dwelling along Lansdowne Park and off-street parking for one vehicle per house. c) Three relocated car parking spaces for No. 60 Northumberland Road, accessed from a lane with separate driveway gate from Lansdowne Park. d) Pedestrian gates provided along the lane to access the rear of each new dwelling. e) Soft and hard landscaping works associated with the gardens, lane, and car parking spaces. f) All associated ancillary works and connections to public services, at No. 147-148 Lansdowne Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, which is located to the rear of No. 60 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4, D04 YT91 (A Protected Structure ref: 5923).
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the development is consistent with the 'Z2' zoning objective, provides for appropriate densification on a brownfield site, and respects the character and setting of the Protected Structure and the Residential Conservation Area through a revised, sympathetic design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed mews development is acceptable in principle within the 'Z2' zoning and aligns with national and local policies supporting compact urban growth and the efficient use of serviced brownfield land.
- The revised design, featuring truncated gable roofs and recessed dormers, successfully integrates the dwellings into the Lansdowne Park streetscape without causing undue injury to the visual or residential amenities of neighbouring properties.
- The proposal preserves the architectural integrity of the Protected Structure at No. 60 Northumberland Road by removing a large area of surface car parking and restoring historic stone boundary walls.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the construction of two dwellings in the rear curtilage of No. 60 Northumberland Road, a Protected Structure. The site fronting Lansdowne Park currently serves as a hard-surfaced car park for office use. While originally proposed as three-storey units, the applicant submitted revised plans at the Further Information stage for two-storey-over-basement dwellings with attic accommodation. The Inspector found that the lateral separation distances (exceeding 30m) ...PDF Document Missing
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