WEB1164/22
Planning Permission is sought for the demolition of existing shed to the rear of existing dwelling and for the construction of a new detached 4-bedroom mews dwelling; 2 storeys to mews lane, 3 storeys to rear garden, along with pedestrian & vehicular entrance with off-street car port accessible from adjacent laneway 'The Mews' (between Dollymount Avenue & Doyles Lane), along with roof terrace & skylights, along with all associated site works and landscaping works. All on site to rear of existing property at 387 Clontarf Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3, for Patrick O'Hanlon & Leslie Byrne.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to excessive scale and depth impacting neighboring sites, and failure to meet laneway width and taking-in-charge requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The substantial depth and scale of the part two-storey, part three-storey dwelling would negatively impact the development potential of adjoining sites through daylight obstruction and poor outlook.
- The proposed ground floor extension beneath the mews laneway prevents the land from being taken in charge by the local authority.
- The development fails to provide the required minimum carriageway width of 5.5m for mews laneways as mandated by the Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Planning permission was sought for the demolition of an existing shed and the construction of a new dwelling at 387 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3. Dublin City Council refused the application primarily because the proposed building's scale and depth would adversely affect the amenity and development potential of adjacent properties. Furthermore, the design encroached upon the mews laneway, violating standards for carriageway width and preventing the local authority from taking the infrastructure in cha...PDF Document Missing
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