3169/23

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: For development consisting of: a) Material Change of of the existing building from bed & breakfast use into residential use providing for 4 no. new apartments, one per floor, within the existing floor area of the building, as follows: unit 1 - 44.8msq at basement (lower ground floor) level; unit 2-35.5msq at ground floor (entry) level; unit 3-45.1msq at first floor level; unit 4-45.3msq at second floor level (b) Replacement of all non-original windows with new timber-framed six over six sash windows to the front and rear at ground, first and second floor levels, and 2 no. timber-framed windows at basement level, all to existing opes; (c) Structural repairs to redress water damage including removal of the existing temporary roof and reinstatement with new natural slates; removal and replacement of the existing suspended timber floors and upgrading to new fire rated suspended timber floors and ceilings throughout; (d) Refurbishment of existing internal stair and reinstatement to match existing; to (e) Internal alterations to remove non-original internal partitions at all levels; (f) Provision of new internal partitions to new unit layouts at all levels; (g) Fire safety upgrade works include new alarm system, firestopping at attic level and at compartments below, new internal fire doors at all levels, and new fire rated partitions and ceilings as required; (h) New AOV rooflight to existing roof valley; (1) Weatherproofing and remedial works to the existing front entrance steps; (i) Refurbishment of existing historic fabric including 2 no. original arched windows to the rear, original external ironwork throughout, plasterwork to entrance hall, localised repairs and patching to original brickwork to the front and to the original render to the rear; (k) Existing drainage to be refurbished including new pipework and new cast iron rainwater goods as required; (1) Landscaping works to the front and rear including new localised reduction in external ground level to the rear to form new 2msq lower area; new permeable paving; planting; refuse store; bicycle parking; and a new boundary treatment subdividing the subject site from the rear section opening onto St. Joseph's Avenue; (m) New mechanical and electrical services throughout; (n) 4 no. new bathrooms and kitchenettes, one each per proposed apartment; (0) Remedial works to address dampness in the existing external walls and lower ground floor; (p) Remedial works to the existing rear return including provision of new tenant storage areas and repairs to the existing non-original roof; (q) Temporary use of the rear (western) portion of the existing site fronting on to St. Joseph's Avenue for a temporary construction compound, access and deliveries for the duration of the proposed works only; (r) All ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The development is recommended for grant as it provides for the sustainable and active residential reuse of a protected structure, ensuring its long-term preservation without adversely impacting the historic fabric or the character of the Residential Conservation Area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of residential use is consistent with the Z2 zoning objective and facilitates the ongoing protection of a neglected heritage asset.
  • Internal modifications are largely reversible and have been specifically revised to respect the legibility of the original historic floor plan and fabric.
  • Physical constraints of the protected structure justify minor deviations from standard floor areas and private open space requirements, as the overall standard of accommodation remains acceptable.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective Z2Policy BHA2 (Development of Protected Structures)Table 15-5 (Floor Area Standards)Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2011)BRE Guide (third Edition, 2022)/BS EN 17037:2018

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the conversion of 88 Drumcondra Road Lower, a vacant three-storey over basement late Georgian mid-terrace house (Protected Structure), from a bed and breakfast into four one-bedroom apartments. The site is located within a Residential Conservation Area (Zoning Z2). The Inspector addresses concerns raised by the Iona and District Residents Association regarding previous refusals and heritage impacts, noting that the current scheme provides a respectful subdivision of one uni...
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