3325/23

Permission for : 1. demolish garage to side, single storey extension to front and rear and chimney stacks at existing dwelling, 2. construct single storey extension to front and single and 2 storey extension to rear of existing dwelling, 3. construct new 2 storey attached dwelling to side of existing dwelling, 4. widen existing vehicular entrance and also provide new vehicular entrance and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to its visual incongruity within a residential conservation area and its overbearing impact on the residential amenities of neighboring properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed structure fails to integrate with the existing terrace due to its roof profile and forward projection, making it visually incongruous with the character of the Z2 residential conservation area.
  • The development is contrary to specific Dublin City Development Plan policies (2022-28) designed to protect the visual amenities and architectural character of the surrounding streetscape.
  • The lack of adequate separation from the rear of the Ben Edair Road terrace would result in an unacceptable overbearing impact on the residential amenities of adjoining occupiers.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 14.7.2Section 15.13.3Policy BHA9

Decision Document Summary

The application at 10 Halliday Road, Arbour Hill, proposed the demolition of a side garage and the construction of a new dwelling/extension. The site is located within a Z2 Residential Conservation Area, where the planning authority determined that the design's height, roof profile, and breach of the established building line would negatively impact the streetscape's character. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed to have an overbearing effect on the rear yards of properties on Ben Edair Road du...
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