3008/23
The development consists of retention modifications to the permitted dwelling (DCC Reg. Ref. 3729/21) which is currently under construction, including: 800mm reduction in height of bike store to front; Increase of overall building height by 450mm; Increase in size of rooflights on main house and single storey element to front; Repositioning of solar panels at roof level; Removal of zinc frames to mansard roof; 450mm set back at second floor level from front of house; Internal modifications, including additional internal walls at ground and second floor level, stair design alterations at ground/first/second floor level, alterations to internal layout of first and second floor level and increase in floor to ceiling height to the kitchen.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission (and omitting a restrictive condition) on the basis that the modifications for retention are minor, sympathetic to the Z2 conservation zoning, and do not cause significant adverse impacts on the residential or visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of the modifications, including a 450 mm height increase and second-floor setback, is acceptable in terms of the Z2 zoning and does not adversely affect the residential or visual amenities of the area.
- The height increase is relatively modest and, based on the applicant's daylight/sunlight assessment, does not give rise to significant overshadowing or loss of light for neighboring properties.
- Condition No. 2 of the Planning Authority's decision should be omitted as the description in public notices was adequate and the setback element does not negatively impact visual amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application concerns the retention of modifications to a previously permitted three-storey mews house (PA Ref. 3729/21) at 26 Raglan Lane, Dublin 4. The site is located in a Z2 Residential Conservation Area. The modifications include an increase in building height by 450 mm, a corresponding setback of the second floor, changes to rooflights, and internal layout revisions. Third-party appellants raised concerns regarding the scale being overbearing, loss of light, and procedural errors in the...PDF Document Missing
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