4566/23
PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS No. 2196). The development will consist of : (a) widening / amalgamation of existing openings at ground floor level rear wall to provide access to new extension and alterations to openings at G/1st floor and 1st/2nd half-landings, (ii) the removal of non-original partitions at ground floor level, (iii) removal of stud wall between front two rooms at second floor level and the formation of a single door opening in the spine wall; (iv) dismantlement of the existing outbuilding to the rear of the dwelling and the salvage of its historic bricks for reuse (see below); (b) construction of a two-storey extension to rear, comprising double-height atrium with rooflights; kitchen/dining area at ground floor, landing/office and 2 no. bedrooms and wc at first floor and a roof garden with 2.2m metal privacy screen; (c) internal works to the existing dwelling consist of : (i) new limecrete floor slab throughout the ground floor; (ii) new wc and pantry at ground floor level; (iii) insertion of stud partition within rear room at second floor level, to form ensuite; (iv) remodelling of existing wc at second floor landing level; (d) external : (i) re-slating of roof using bangor blue natural slates and with lead flashings and valleys and a single conservation-style rooflight in lieu of original cast-iron; (ii) draught-proofing and slimlite double-glazing of existing sashes; (iii) brickwork repointing in lime flush joints, including chimneys and re-haunching of pots and light cleaning; (iv) replacement of cast-iron rainwater goods with new cast iron; (v) light cleaning and repointing in lime mortar of stone entrance steps; (e) external works: (i) reconstruction of dismantled shed to the north east of the subject site; (ii) new permeable paving in front garden; (iii) provision of a 7.7sq.m bike and bin store to the front of the existing dwelling; (iv) provision of new external patio space with integrated seating and water feature to the rear; (v) provision of new ramp to allow accessibility to ground floor level; (vi) repair of existing stone walls; (vii) redecoration of iron railings to boundaries and steps; (f) all associated site works, including boundary treatments, landscaping, infrastructure and drainage necessary to facilitate the development.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its excessive scale and massing, which would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties and cause significant harm to the historic fabric and architectural character of the Protected Structure and Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and mass of the proposal would result in an overbearing impact on adjoining dwellings and adversely affect residential amenity through overlooking and noise pollution.
- The proposed internal alterations and the extension's bulk would seriously injure the historic fabric, character, and plan-form of the Protected Structure.
- The development would negatively impact the special character of the Dartmouth Square Architectural Conservation Area and set an undesirable precedent for future development in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed development and internal alterations to a Protected Structure at 48 Dartmouth Square East, Dublin 6, located within an Architectural Conservation Area. Dublin City Council refused permission because the extension's excessive scale and height would create an overbearing effect and lead to overlooking of neighboring properties. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the works would compromise the historic integrity and architectural significance of the buildi...PDF Document Missing
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