Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered consistent with the Z1 zoning objective and the policies regarding ancillary residential accommodation (Appendix 18) in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, as it provides incidental living space that does not injure local amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of a study/gym is acceptable in principle as ancillary habitable living space that does not involve a separate vehicular access point.
- Potential concerns regarding the structure being used as a standalone residential unit can be effectively managed through planning conditions and enforcement if necessary.
- The scale, height (3.72m), and design of the proposed building are appropriate for its backland location and will not result in undue overshadowing or loss of privacy for neighbors.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Primary Land Use Zoning Category Z1Section 14.7.1Primary Land Use Zoning Category Z9Appendix 18Section 1.1 of Appendix 18Section 2.0 of Appendix 18
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a free-standing single-storey L-shaped building (30.8 sqm) to be used as a study/gym to the rear of 45 North Strand Road, a 19th-century terraced house. The site backs onto the Mud Island Community Garden. A third-party appeal was lodged by a neighbor (No. 46) who argued that the property is already subdivided into multiple flats (contrary to the applicant's claims) and that the garden room would likely be used as an unauthorized studio apartment. The Inspect...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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