3671/24
Permission is sought comprising renovation and extension of the existing dwelling with works including (i) alterations to fenestration inclusive of the emission of 2 no. windows at first-floor level at the southern elevation to provide 1 no. larger window, enlarging 2 no. windows along the western elevation at ground and first floor levels and replacement of all with PVC/aluminium windows; (ii) alterations to the roof profile inclusive of the removal of 3 no. chimneys and addition of a small apex to the front of the structure; (iii) external insulation to be fixed to the exterior walls and new materials to comprise proprietary self-coloured render/sand cement or selected brick; (iv) construction of a part one part two-storey rear extension and associated reconfiguration of the internal layout of the structure; (v) alterations to front boundary treatment inclusive of widening the existing shared (vehicular and pedestrian) entrance to 3 metres and provision of a sliding gate and replacement of boundary wall with railings; (vi) construction of a shared surface to provide 2 no. car parking spaces, bicycle parking and a shed with 6.38 sq. internal floor area; (vii) all ancillary works inclusive of landscaping and boundary treatments necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed works will increase the number of bedrooms from 4 no. to 6 no.
Core Planning Reasoning
The development is consistent with the 'Z1' residential zoning objective and, subject to conditions requiring the retention of specific heritage features (chimneys, boundary walls) and the use of sensitive materials, it would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenity of the area or the setting of the adjacent Protected Structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension is considered subordinate to the original dwelling and maintains a 14.5m separation distance from the adjacent protected church, which is sufficient to protect its setting and character.
- Daylight and sunlight impacts on neighboring properties remain within BRE guidelines, with the inspector concluding that the proposed pleached tree screening will effectively manage privacy without causing significant light loss.
- Specific conditions are recommended to retain the original chimney stacks and front boundary walls to ensure the architectural and historical character of the 1930s dwelling and the wider streetscape are preserved.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a proposed 268.78m² extension and internal renovation of 'Kedleston', a 1930s detached house located at 60 Inchicore Road, Dublin 8. The site is situated in a sensitive context, immediately adjacent to the Kilmainham Congregational Church (a Protected Structure) and bordering a railway line. Third-party appellants raised significant concerns regarding overshadowing, loss of privacy, and the negative impact of the extension's scale on the church. The Inspector largely disagre...PDF Document Missing
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