Core Refusal Reason
Over-development of a restricted site characterized by excessive height, bulk, and scale of upper-floor additions that fail to respect the transitional zonal context.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal constitutes over-development due to the restricted nature of the site, excessive density, and a significant under-provision of communal open space.
- The design, height, and massing of the third and fourth-floor additions are visually obtrusive and create an abrupt, inappropriate transition in scale relative to the surrounding streetscape.
- The development would result in poor residential amenity for future occupants and negatively impact the visual character and property values of the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 13.1.2
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the demolition of existing structures and the development of a site at 23-27 Glasthule Road, Glasthule, Co. Dublin. The planning authority refused the proposal on the grounds that it represents over-development of a restricted site, citing concerns over excessive height and bulk in the upper-floor additions. The decision highlights that the project would create an abrupt transition in scale contrary to Section 13.1.2 of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Deve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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