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PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Permission for reconstruction of existing upper ground floor extension to the rear, construction of a new two storey extension to the rear, new outdoor terrace to the rear at upper ground floor level, with steps down to back garden level, internal alterations, relocation of the side door on the East façade, new rooflight to the rear, removal of existing shed, construction of a new shed in the back garden and all associated site works at 53 Kenilworth Square South, Dublin 6 (a Protected Structure).

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The development is considered acceptable in scale and nature and, subject to the omission of the proposed terrace by condition, would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenity of the area or the architectural character of the protected structure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The two-storey extension is appropriately scaled and designed with modern materials that distinguish it from the historic structure while remaining sensitive to its character.
  • The proposed 7sqm terrace should be omitted as the site has a large south-facing garden (over 250sqm), and therefore does not meet the 'limited ground floor amenity' criteria required by the Development Plan to permit such features.
  • Significant separation distances (over 32m between opposing windows) ensure that the development will not result in any meaningful overlooking or loss of residential privacy for neighbors.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Z2 (Residential Neighbourhoods - Conservation Area)Policy BHA2Appendix 18Section 1.4 of Appendix 18

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the reconstruction of a rear extension and the addition of a new two-storey extension at 53 Kenilworth Square South, a protected structure. The site is located in a Victorian square zoned Z2 for residential conservation. Key issues in the third-party appeal included overlooking from a proposed upper-ground floor terrace, the impact on the setting of the protected structure, and construction access via a narrow mews lane (Garville Lane). The Inspector concluded that the mode...
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