3593/23
The development works will consist of the demolition of part of the existing rear return at ground and first floor levels to a total area of 6.8 square metres, construction of new external wall to rear of No.7 Dunville Avenue to project forward of existing rear wall to No.5 Dunville Avenue by approximately 10mm, the raising of the cill and head height by 500mm of the existing side window to the existing return at first floor level, the construction of a single storey extension to the rear to a total area of 15.2 square metres, the demolition of the existing ground floor bay window to the front façade to a total area of 1.2 square metres, the construction of a two storey extension to the front of the existing building to a total area of 17.6 square metres (8.8sqm at Ground Floor level and 8.8 sqm at First Floor level) with new windows to front at ground floor level and at first floor level with new head height to line through with window head to existing windows at No.5 Dunville Avenue with painted finish to rendered wall to proposed extension. Roof works will include the alteration of the roof profile to the existing building and the construction of new attic carer's bedroom to a total area of 20.7 square metres with new attic window to rear, construction of new parapet roof to new extension to front to line through with existing parapet to No.5 Dunville Avenue, construction of new slate roof to line through with existing slate roof to No.5 Dunville Avenue to front and to rear, construction of new seamed metal roof and seamed metal cladding to rear roof to new attic room, demolition of existing chimney breast and flue to front, construction of new chimney breast and flue to rear, 2 new rooflights to new ground floor WC, new rooflight to living room and new rooflight to new attic bathroom. The development will include the demolition of the existing gate pier and the construction of a new gate pier 300mm to the east of the existing to a height of 2.0 metres, increasing the width of the vehicular gateway to 3.3 metres, increasing the height of the existing gate pier to the west to 2.0 metres, the installation of new vehicular entrance gates to a height of 1.8 metres, the construction of an additional gate pier to form a new pedestrian entrance at the junction with the boundary to the west, the installation of a new pedestrian gate to a height of 1.8 metres, the introduction of a painted steel and slatted timber privacy screen to the top of the existing boundary walls to the existing front garden to a completed height of 1.8 metres above ground level, the demolition of the existing blockwork wall to Dunville Avenue and its replacement with a new stone wall to match the existing stone wall at No.5 Dunville Avenue, the introduction of an EV charging point, bicycle parking for two bicycles and new bin storage for waste, recycling and composting bins. The development will also include the blocking up of the existing rear pedestrian entrance from the rear laneway, the construction of a new rear pedestrian entrance from the laneway, the lowering of the existing rear boundary wall to the laneway by 500mm and all associated site development works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey front extension and associated alterations would negatively impact the character of the Z2 conservation area and the setting of adjacent Protected Structures due to its inappropriate scale, forward position, and incongruous design.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and position of the two-storey front extension, being significantly forward of the established building line, would result in an adverse visual impact on the conservation area and the setting of adjoining Protected Structures.
- The proposed alterations to the roof profile, ridge height, and boundary treatments are considered visually incongruous and would set an undesirable precedent for unsuitable development in the locality.
- The increased height of the front gates and boundary treatments would negatively impact pedestrian safety and seriously injure the amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for demolition and development works, including a two-storey front extension, at 7 Dunville Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. The site is situated within a Z2 conservation area and is adjacent to a terrace of Protected Structures. Dublin City Council refused the application because the extension's scale and forward projection beyond the building line, alongside modifications to the roof and boundary, would harm the architectural heritage and visual character of the area....PDF Document Missing
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