3130/23

Permission for the development that will consist of the demolition of the existing garage and stone boundary wall, shared existing vehicular and pedestrian site access and the construction of a two-storey terraced 2-bedroom house with flat roofs adjoining existing two storey house, steps with railing and landing at the front, bin/cycles storage enclosure on the existing driveway, roof level solar PV panels to the rear, canopy with rainwater butt (SUDS) and new paved patio at the rear of the house, landscaping, new connection to the existing combined sewer and all associated site and other works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended granting permission because the proposed development, subject to compliance with conditions, is consistent with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and would not seriously injure the residential, visual, pedestrian, or traffic amenities of the area or property in the vicinity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed infill dwelling is a suitable use of serviced residential land that complies with the zoning objective to protect and enhance the character of conservation areas.
  • Concerns regarding the loss of daylight to the neighboring property (No. 235) were dismissed as the affected windows serve non-habitable circulation spaces and the site orientation ensures adequate light remains.
  • The existing parking arrangements are longstanding, and the addition of one dwelling does not constitute an intensification of use that would negatively impact pedestrian or road safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zone Z2 - Residential Neighbourhoods (Conservation Areas)Policy BHA9 - Conservation AreasSection 15.13.3 - Infill/Side Garden Housing

Decision Document Summary

The application involves the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a two-storey, two-bedroom terraced dwelling at 233 South Circular Road, Dublin 8. The site is located within a Z2 Residential Neighbourhood (Conservation Area). A third-party appeal was lodged by a neighbor (No. 235) raising concerns about the removal of a shared stone boundary wall, potential structural damage, loss of daylight, and hazardous parking. The Inspector determined that structural and boundary issue...
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