4126/23
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: For the removal of the existing tarmac surface, entrance gate, damaged boundary fence to the north, the demolition of the existing shed, nominally 26M2, & the construction of a new sedum flat roof detached two storey single family dwelling of nominally 116M2 on a site at Spire View Lane, to the rear of & within the historical curtilage of no. 28 Rathgar Road, a Protected Structure, & accessed from Spire View Lane using the existing vehicular & pedestrian access. Entrance hall, accessible WC, bedroom, storage & open plan kitchen/dining/ living with 1 rooflight, external storage & carport with one car space & bin store on the ground floor with bathroom, 2 bedrooms, ensuite, storage, double height void & 5 rooflights to the first floor & PV photovoltaic panels to the first floor flat roof. Associated works including enabling, temporary, drainage & landscape works to the front, sides & rear, including the retention of the existing tree, a new granite wall to match existing to the boundary with no. 28 Rathgar Road to the east, new wall to the boundary with the adjoining house the mews' to the north east & north west, new sliding entrance gate, permeable surfaces & terrace, planting, trees & air to water heat pump.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, stating that having regard to the Z2 zoning objective, the design, layout, and scale of the proposed development are considered compatible with the pattern of development in the area and would not seriously injure residential or visual amenities or the established character of the residential conservation area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey mews dwelling is architecturally compatible with its surroundings and respects the character of the adjacent Protected Structure and the Z2 Sustainable Residential Conservation Area.
- Technical assessments demonstrate that the development will have a negligible impact on sunlight and daylight for neighboring properties, and potential overlooking issues are mitigated through conditions requiring louvered window panels.
- The development is consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, providing adequate off-street parking and presenting no significant threat to traffic safety or the capacity of the local road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a proposal for a 116sqm two-storey detached mews dwelling on Spire View Lane, Rathmines, located within the former rear garden of No. 28 Rathgar Road, which is a Protected Structure. The site is zoned Z2, aimed at protecting residential conservation areas. Third-party appeals raised concerns regarding the design's deviation from local character, loss of sunlight/privacy, and increased traffic. The Inspector found the contemporary design to be an innovative and compatible int...PDF Document Missing
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