4847/22
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION & PERMISSION: Retention of existing gravel to front garden in lieu of soft landscaping, and Permission for the following; Rewiring throughout including new external lights, Renewal of existing heating system including new combi boiler; New electricity and gas meters to gable wall of front granite steps; Repair of natural slate roof including re-slating on battens and breathable roofing membrane with replacement natural slate to match existing where required; New code 5 lead valleys; New rooflight to front roof, Repair and renewal of damaged plasterwork; Create 3 no. new ensuites and 1 no. new bathroom connecting into existing drainage; Lower cill of existing rear return window and create new door opening with new steel balcony and steps to upper portion of rear garden; Remove and store existing timber stairs to lower ground floor in attic and fill in space with new store rooms; Fill in external section of door opening to upper ground floor rear return and fit new opaque glazing window; Repair sections of rotten timber to lower ground floor, Fit new plasterboard ceiling to lower ground floor, Fit new damp proofing system to lower ground floor walls, Fit new vapour permeable drylining with lime finish to lower ground floor walls; Fit new timber joinery to lower ground floor, Fit new kitchen units and services; Replace existing damaged front and rear external doors to lower ground floor with new; replace non original steel window to rear return with new; fit new timber guarding between upper and lower sections of rear garden; Remove non original awning framework from rear garden; Redecoration throughout and all associated site works.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission because the refurbishment and repair of the protected structure for single-occupancy residential use contributes positively to building conservation and is consistent with the Z2 zoning objective to protect residential conservation areas.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed works are necessary to return a neglected protected structure to a habitable state and ensure its long-term conservation.
- The use of the house as a single residential unit, rather than multiple units, is reinforced by recommended planning conditions to protect residential amenity.
- Potential construction-related impacts on neighbors can be successfully mitigated by adjusting the start time for site works to 8:00 am.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to the refurbishment of a two-storey over basement terraced house at 113 North Circular Road, Dublin 7, which is a protected structure in a Zone Z2 residential conservation area. Works include re-wiring, a new heating system, roof repairs, the creation of new ensuites, and the installation of a small steel balcony and staircase at the rear. The Planning Authority initially granted permission, but this was appealed by a third party concerned with construction noise, potent...PDF Document Missing
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