Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of a restricted corner/side garden site resulting in adverse impacts on residential amenity and non-compliance with development plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling constitutes overdevelopment due to its scale, form, and siting on a restricted site with inadequate separation distances.
- The development would result in overlooking of adjacent properties to the south-west and south-east, negatively impacting residential amenity.
- The proposal fails to comply with Section 12.3.7.5 of the County Development Plan and Zoning Objective 'A', potentially setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.5Zoning Objective 'A'
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new 140.53sqm dwelling at 1 Craigmore Gardens, Blackrock. The local authority refused the application primarily because the development was deemed an overdevelopment of a restricted corner site. Concerns were raised regarding the lack of separation distances, potential impact on off-site trees, and overlooking of neighboring properties. Consequently, the project was found to be in breach of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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