3584/23
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: For removal of a section of existing front railings, dwarf wall & hedge; widening of the existing pedestrian entrance to provide a 2.6m wide vehicular entrance with gates to match existing gate; new hard landscaped car parking surface in the front garden and associated site works.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would adversely impact the architectural heritage of a Protected Structure, result in the loss of public on-street parking, and fail to protect a street tree.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of historic railings and soft landscaping would harm the special architectural character, fabric, and setting of the Protected Structure and the Residential Conservation Area.
- The development would result in the loss of public on-street parking to accommodate a private entrance, contradicting city-wide parking management policies.
- Insufficient evidence was provided to ensure the protection of the street tree and its root zone, posing a threat to the visual and environmental amenity of the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BHA2 (e)BHA2 (h)BHA4Appendix 5 Section 4.3.7SMT25Section 8.5.7Appendix 5Section 15.6.9Appendix 5 Section 4.3.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the removal of historic railings at 89 Leinster Road, a Protected Structure, to create a private vehicular entrance and parking space. Dublin City Council refused the application on the grounds that it would damage the historic fabric and setting of the property and the wider Residential Conservation Area. Furthermore, the loss of on-street parking and the potential negative impact on a street tree were cited as significant concerns that would set an undesirable precedent a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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