WEB1127/23

For a heritage style glazed screen/door to front porch of existing dwelling, and alterations to rear vehicular access to allow separate pedestrian access to rear and all associated site works at 28 Belmont Avenue, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 V6T8 which is in an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA)

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

The Inspector recommended granting permission, overturning a previous split decision, on the basis that the heritage-style porch door is consistent with established streetscape precedents within the Architectural Conservation Area and would not negatively impact the architectural integrity or character of the dwelling.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed heritage-style porch door is consistent with the prevailing architectural pattern and character of the Belmont Avenue/Mount Eden Road & Environs Architectural Conservation Area, where similar enclosures are widespread.
  • The works constitute a sympathetic and entirely reversible intervention that enhances the thermal efficiency of the property without causing damage to the original building fabric or its historical significance.
  • The development complies with the 'Z2' zoning objective and relevant conservation policies of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, and would not set an undesirable precedent for the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Policy BHA7Policy BHA9Policy BHA21Section 11.5.2Section 14.7.2Appendix 18 (Section 3.0 - Porches)Appendix 5 (Transport and Mobility)Section 7.2 (ACA Framework)Section 8.3 (ACA Framework)

Decision Document Summary

The application involves No. 28 Belmont Avenue, a mid-terrace red brick dwelling situated within the Belmont Avenue/Mount Eden Road & Environs Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The proposed development includes a heritage-style glazed screen/door to the front porch and alterations to the rear vehicular access to accommodate a separate pedestrian gate. Dublin City Council originally issued a split decision, granting the rear alterations but refusing the porch door, citing a negative impact o...
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