3869/23
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of : (i) demolition of two-storey extension and external staircase to the rear/north of No. 1 Waterloo Road, removal of the single storey lean-to shed to the side/north of No. 1 Waterloo Road and demolition of single storey extension to the side/east of No. 1A Fleming's Place; (ii) subdivision of No. 1 Waterloo Road to provide for 2 no. separate residential dwellings Nos. 1 & 1A Waterloo Road; (iii) internal reconfiguration (inclusive of the blocking up of existing opes and provision of new partition walls), external refurbishment (inclusive of repairing/upgrading/replicating of original windows as appropriate and cleaning/repairing/re-pointing of stonework and brickwork to elevations and the repairing/re-pointing of the chimney stacks and the repairing/repainting of decorative ironwork) and provision of a two-storey extension to the rear of No. 1 Waterloo Road to provide for a three-storey five-bedroom dwelling with private garden and a first floor level balcony to the rear; (iv) internal reconfiguration (inclusive of the blocking up of existing opes and provision of new partition walls), external refurbishment (inclusive of repairing/upgrading/replicating of original windows as appropriate and cleaning/repairing/re-pointing of stonework and brickwork to elevations and the repairing/re-pointing of the chimney stacks) and provision of a single-storey rear extension and three-storey side extension to No. 1A Waterloo Road to provide for a three-storey five-bedroom dwelling with private garden to the rear; (v) internal reconfiguration (inclusive of the provision of new partition walls), external refurbishment (inclusive of repairing/upgrading/replicating of original windows as appropriate and cleaning/repairing/re-pointing of stonework and brickwork to elevations and the reopening of an historic opening in the northern boundary wall) and provision of a single-storey rear extension and two-storey side extension to No. 1A Flemings Place to provide a two-storey three-bedroom dwelling with private gardens and a first floor level terrace to the rear; (vi) provision of 1 no. on-curtilage vehicular parking space to serve No. 1A Fleming's Place via existing vehicular entrance off Fleming's Place and creation of new vehicular entrance via Fleming's Place to serve Nos. 1 & 1A Waterloo Road and provision of 3 no. parking spaces to the front of Nos. 1 & 1A Waterloo Road; (vii) all ancillary site works, inclusive of boundary treatments, landscaping and SuDS drainage, necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed development will result in the creation of 1 no. new dwelling for a total of 3 no. dwellings on the subject site.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the proposal is consistent with the Z2 Residential Neighbourhoods zoning objective, protects the character and special interest of the Protected Structure (No. 1 Waterloo Road), and provides high-quality residential accommodation without negatively impacting neighbouring amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is consistent with the Z2 zoning and complies with Dublin City Development Plan policies regarding the protection and reuse of historic buildings.
- The contemporary design of the extensions is sympathetic to the original fabric and ensures that the additions remain subordinate to the protected structure.
- Subject to conditions regarding car parking layout and design revisions, the proposal will not significantly impact the character of the conservation area or the residential amenity of adjacent properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought planning permission for the reconfiguration and extension of No. 1 Waterloo Road (a 3-storey Victorian Protected Structure) and its former coach house at 1A Fleming's Place to create a total of 3 dwellings. The site, located in a sensitive residential conservation area in Ballsbridge, was noted as being in a poor state of repair. Key issues in the appeal included the impact of contemporary extensions on the historic setting, the sub-division of the site, and a dispute over f...PDF Document Missing
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