Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted corner site, resulting in a visually obtrusive structure that fails to provide adequate on-site car parking and high-quality private open space, thereby endangering public safety via traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The constrained nature of the site results in a dwelling that appears 'squeezed' into the available space, creating a visually discordant feature that is out of character with the established pattern of development.
- The proposal fails to strike an acceptable balance between development standards, as providing on-site parking results in a shortfall of the minimum required private open space (56sqm vs 60sqm), indicating the site is too restricted for the proposed scale.
- The absence of adequate on-site parking would exacerbate haphazard parking practices in a suburban area, leading to potential traffic hazards and the obstruction of other road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy CS6Policy CS7Policy QDP1Policy H13Section 12.6.7 (Residential Standards)Section 12.6.8 (Residential Consolidation)Section 12.7.4 (Car Parking Standards)Table 12.26 (Maximum Parking Rates)
Decision Document Summary
This appeal relates to a proposal for a detached, 2-storey, 3-bedroom contemporary dwelling in the side garden of No. 63 Glenbrook Park, Rathfarnham. The site is a prominent corner plot in an established residential area zoned 'RES'. While the principle of infill development is supported under the South Dublin County Development Plan, the Inspector identified significant issues regarding site constraints and overdevelopment. The design extends the full width of the site, abutting the public foot...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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