5421/22

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of: Demolition and disposal of: non-original sections of lane façade, non-original roof and non-original floor slab of existing mews structure. Careful deconstruction of existing historic masonry walls of existing mews structure (historic masonry to be retained on site and reused in proposed mews). Construction of a new-build two-storey mews building for ancillary use to main house at 35 Percy Place. Greenhouse to rear (garden side) containing access stairs to first floor. Ground floor to contain 1 no. off-street parking space accessed from Percy Lane. Slate roof to main volume of mews with central roof light. Sloped glass roof to greenhouse at rear. New mains drainage connection to Percy Lane and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Unacceptable loss of historic fabric due to demolition and a design that fails to comply with mews development standards and heritage policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The complete demolition of the mews structure would result in an unacceptable loss of surviving historic fabric, specifically the rear wall of the building.
  • The proposed design, including the roof profile, building line, and first-floor glazing, contravenes specific development standards for mews dwellings and heritage protection.
  • The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar projects and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 15.13.5Section 15.15.2Policy BHA2Policy BHA11Policy BHA14

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the development of a site at 35 Percy Lane, Dublin 4, which relates to a protected structure. Dublin City Council refused permission because the project necessitated the total demolition of an existing mews structure, resulting in the loss of significant historic fabric. Additionally, the architectural design—specifically the roof profile and building line—was found to be inconsistent with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 policies regarding mews developments and t...
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