WEB5198/25

RETENTION: of amendments to a previously permitted single storey shed (Reg. Ref. 4624/22) comprising of an increase in the overall floor area by approximately 7.3 sqm with 2 No rooflights, 2 No doors to the rear lane and elevational changes including the relocation of the front window and door and reduction in the overall heights all in the rear garden

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The retention of the shed as currently configured is considered injurious to residential amenity and the proper planning of the area due to inappropriate access points and the potential for non-ancillary use.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The existing door and glazing on the south elevation facing the laneway are deemed injurious to the residential amenity of the area and must be removed.
  • The structure's use must be strictly limited to purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the main dwelling to prevent unauthorized habitation or commercial intensification.
  • The development fails to comply with standard requirements for surface water management and mandatory financial contributions under the Development Contribution Scheme.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal seeks retention permission for amendments to a previously permitted single-storey shed at 10 Saint Alphonsus Road Lower, Drumcondra. The planning authority refused the retention of the structure in its current form, primarily because the door and glazing on the south elevation are considered detrimental to the residential amenity of the laneway. The decision mandates that the structure remain strictly ancillary to the main residence and requires specific modifications to the facade,...
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