4494/22

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for: 2 off street car spaces with EV charges, accessed by new vehicular gated entrance, refurbishment of existing pedestrian gate and paving, landscaping and all associated building services and works. The proposed works are within the curtilage of a protected structure.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The Inspector recommended granting permission on the basis that the revised proposal (reducing the loss of on-street parking to one space and providing a 3m buffer for the street tree) would not negatively impact the character of the Protected Structure or the Residential Conservation Area, and is consistent with the established pattern of development on Lansdowne Road.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The modified proposal sufficiently addresses the initial reasons for refusal by reducing the loss of on-street parking to a single bay and providing an adequate buffer to ensure the protection of the existing street tree.
  • The proposed development is compatible with the character of the Protected Structure and the Z2 Residential Conservation Area, particularly as 14 of the 16 houses on the road already feature similar vehicular entrances.
  • In-curtilage parking and EV charging facilities are justified at this location due to the property's proximity to the Aviva Stadium, which creates unique traffic and parking pressures during events.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy BHA2Policy BHA9Policy BHA 10Section 15.15.2.2Appendix 5 (Section 4.0, 4.1, 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.3.7, 5.0)Policy MT14Section 16.3.3Policy CHC2Section 16.10.18Policy CHC4

Decision Document Summary

The application relates to 18 Lansdowne Road, a 4-storey Victorian townhouse and Protected Structure located in a Z2 'Residential Conservation Area'. The applicant sought permission for a new vehicular entrance and two off-street parking spaces with an EV charger. Dublin City Council originally refused permission due to the loss of on-street parking and potential damage to the historic boundary and street trees. However, the Inspector noted that the majority of neighboring properties already hav...
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