WEB1173/24

David Leech & Avril Bates are applying for permission for works including: the remodelling of the front railings to allow for vehicular entrance and off-street parking space for two vehicles to the front garden with associated landscape works; the demolition and removal of a non-original conservatory and garden shed and construction of a partially sunken 1-storey store and office studio to the rear garden with associated landscape works; minor alterations to the existing built fabric to back of house including replacement of roof to the lower utility room, the addition of high performance insulation & new windows to rear return and new garden doors to lower ground floor.

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

While the Planning Authority initially issued a split decision refusing the vehicular entrance due to the loss of public on-street parking, the Inspector recommended granting permission, concluding that the loss of two spaces is acceptable as the subject property is the only one in the terrace without private parking, and therefore neighbors do not 'rely' on the spaces in front of it.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed rear studio and alterations to the existing dwelling are in keeping with the character of the Z2 Residential Conservation Area and represent proper planning and sustainable development.
  • The creation of a vehicular entrance and loss of two on-street parking spaces is justified because the property is the sole mid-terrace house without off-street parking, and the deep front garden (21.5m) allows for significant retention of garden space.
  • The development complies with transport policies of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and will not set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Z2 Residential Conservation AreaPolicy CHC4Policy SMT25 (On-Street Parking)Section 8.5.7 (Car Parking)Appendix 5, Section 4.1 (On Street Parking Public)Appendix 5, Section 4.3 (Parking in Front Gardens)Appendix 5, Section 4.3.2 (Impact on Street Trees)

Decision Document Summary

The application relates to 8 Saint John's Road, a Victorian mid-terrace house in a Z2 Residential Conservation Area in Sandymount. The proposal includes remodelling front railings for a vehicular entrance, demolition of a rear conservatory, and construction of a partially sunken office studio. Dublin City Council initially granted permission for the rear works but refused the vehicular entrance, citing Policy SMT25 and the loss of on-street parking. Upon appeal, the Inspector recommended a full ...
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