3471/22
The development consists of: Permission for demolition of existing outhouses and side extension to house; widening of existing pedestrian gate on Dunluce Road to create a new vehicular entrance and one parking space; permission for construction of a two storey, 3 bedroom detached house; new pedestrian gate and widening of existing vehicular entrance on Dunluce Road and all ancillary site works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling was refused because its prominent siting forward of the established building line and detached form would be visually obtrusive, and the proposed private open space failed to provide a satisfactory standard of privacy for future residents.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting and detached form of the house would result in a visually intrusive addition to the streetscape that fails to respect the established building line of the adjacent cul-de-sac.
- The proposed private amenity space, primarily located in the front and side garden, lacks the necessary privacy levels for a quality residential environment due to its exposure to the street corner.
- While the principle of infill development is supported under the Z1 zoning, this specific proposal constitutes overdevelopment that would be injurious to the visual and residential amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a first-party appeal for a proposed two-storey, three-bedroom detached house in the side garden of an existing end-of-terrace property at 31 Dunluce Road, Clontarf. The site is a prominent corner plot in a mature residential area. While the Inspector noted that the development is acceptable in principle under the Z1 zoning and meets internal floorspace standards, significant concerns were raised regarding its urban design. The proposed house would sit wholly forward of the ...PDF Document Missing
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