Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the significant loss of functional communal open space (approximately 750sqm) serving the existing apartment scheme and fails to demonstrate that it would not adversely impact mature trees and woodlands on-site which are subject to specific protection objectives under the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of 750sqm of green space to accommodate a new dwelling would significantly diminish the residential and recreational amenity of existing occupants of the Richmond House apartment scheme.
- The applicant failed to provide a Landscape Design Rationale or an Arboricultural Impact Assessment, which are essential given the presence of mature, high-quality trees and the 'To protect and preserve Trees and Woodlands' objective on the site.
- The proposed provision of communal open space, relying heavily on roof gardens and residual sloped areas, is qualitatively and quantitatively inadequate and does not meet the standards required by the 2022-2028 County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ASection 12.8.3.2 (Communal Open Space)Section 12.8.5.4 (Roof Gardens)Section 12.8.1 (Existing Trees and Hedgerows)Table 12.8 (Public Open Space Requirements)Section 12.3.7.6 (Backland Development)Section 12.3.7.7 (Infill Development)
Decision Document Summary
Outline permission was sought for a 170sqm split-level single-storey house to the rear of 'Richmond House', an existing apartment complex in Monkstown, Co. Dublin. The appeal site is characterized by significant gradients (1 in 7) and mature sylvan character with protected trees along the western boundary. While the principle of densification in suburban areas is supported by national policy, the Inspector determined that this specific proposal would strip existing residents of their primary fun...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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