4093/23
The development will consist of the demolition of the existing garage to the side of the existing house, construction of a detached, single storey, three bedroom dwelling (total floor area approx. 174sqm) to the rear of the existing dwelling accessed via the widened vehicular entrance gateway on Eglinton Road, new driveway, one new car parking space and all associated landscaping, site and drainage works.
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development would harm the special interest and character of the Z2 Residential Conservation Area through the introduction of an out-of-keeping modern structure and would result in unacceptable adverse impacts on the residential amenity of neighboring properties and future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The modern design and materials of the single-storey dwelling are considered alien to the existing built environment and would erode the distinctiveness of the Conservation Area.
- The proposed tandem arrangement would significantly diminish the residential amenity of the existing house at 66 Eglinton Road due to the proximity of the shared vehicular and pedestrian access to its side windows.
- The dwelling's proximity to the southern boundary would have a severe negative impact on the amenity of 19 Eglinton Wood, creating an intrusive and oppressive presence for its residents.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This proposal sought permission for the demolition of a side garage at 66 Eglinton Road to facilitate a 'tandem' backland development consisting of a 174sqm modern, single-storey detached 3-bedroom dwelling. The application site is situated within a Z2 Residential Conservation Area characterized by large Victorian houses. Although Dublin City Council initially granted permission, the Inspector recommended refusal following a third-party appeal from the residents of 19 Eglinton Wood. The Inspecto...PDF Document Missing
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