Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to comply with Policy Objective PHP27 and Table 12.1 of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, as it does not provide the mandatory minimum requirement of 20% three-bedroom units for a scheme of over 50 units in an 'Existing Built Up area'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal constitutes a material contravention of the recently adopted Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding unit mix requirements.
- While the proposed density (141 dph) and building height (up to 6 storeys) are considered appropriate for this accessible urban infill site, the total absence of three-bedroom units is not sufficiently justified.
- The development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its failure to provide an adequate variety of housing types as mandated by local policy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective PHP18 (Residential Density)Policy Objective PHP20 (Protection of Existing Residential Amenity)Policy Objective PHP27 (Housing Mix)Table 12.1 (Unit Mix Requirements)Policy Objective PHP42 (Building Design & Height)Appendix 5 (Building Heights Strategy)Section 12.3.3.1 (Residential Size and Mix)Table 12.5 (Car Parking Standards)Section 12.4.5.2 (Deviation from Car Parking Standards)Table 12.8 (Bicycle Parking and Open Space)Section 12.8.7 (Private Amenity Space)Section 12.3.5.2 (Separation Between Blocks)Objective A (Zoning)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the demolition of an existing Eir telecommunications exchange and the construction of 111 apartments in two blocks (Block A: 6 storeys; Block B: 3 storeys) at Sommerville House, Dundrum Road, Dublin 14. The 0.79ha site is located in a highly accessible suburban area near the Luas Green Line and Dundrum Town Centre. The Inspector notes that while the scheme's design, height, and density align with national compact growth objectives and do not significantly imp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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