WEB1095/24
The development will consist of the demolition of existing garage building, construction of 1no. infill mews house and associated site works. The proposed dwelling will be a two storey, 47.6m2 mews house with a first floor Juliette balcony facing Rathgar Avenue, an external terrace at ground floor behind retained stone wall, new gate, new boundary treatment to the south, 2no secure and covered bike parking spaces and associated refuse storage.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would constitute overdevelopment and result in an overbearing form of development that would seriously injure the residential amenities of adjoining properties at Nos. 4 and 5 Waverley Terrace due to the restricted nature of the plot and the excessive scale and massing of the dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The overall height, scale, and massing of the proposed mews are excessive for a site of such restricted and constrained dimensions.
- The positioning of the dwelling would be overbearing on neighbouring properties, particularly No. 4 Waverley Terrace, by enclosing its principal amenity space.
- The development is contrary to Policy BHA9 of the Dublin City Development Plan as it fails to protect the character and amenities of the Conservation Area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a two-storey, one-bedroom mews-style house to replace a single-storey garage on a tight plot at the rear of 4 Waverley Terrace, Dublin 6, situated within a Z2 Residential Neighbourhood (Conservation Area). The proposal features metal cladding and rendered gables, with a car-free design that the Inspector found acceptable given the proximity to public transport. However, the Inspector raised significant concerns regarding the physical impact on neighbors. Alth...PDF Document Missing
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