3317/22

Planning permission at Greenlea Grove (adjacent to ESB substation), Terenure, Dublin 6W, for a material change of use of existing studio workshop to residential use. The accommodation will consist of one double bedroom with bathroom, open plan kitchen / living area and private open space to rear at ground floor level. The proposed change of use includes the continuation of the existing off street car parking space.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Substandard residential amenity due to inadequate private open space and proximity to a substation, combined with unsafe parking arrangements and traffic hazards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling provides an inadequate quantity and quality of private amenity space, which, combined with the proximity to an ESB substation, results in a poor standard of residential amenity.
  • The development fails to meet design standards for car parking and safe access, relying on public lands and creating a traffic hazard for road users.
  • The proposal would negatively impact vehicular access to the adjacent ESB substation, further conflicting with proper planning and sustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 16.10.09Appendix 5

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought planning permission for a residential dwelling at Greenlea Grove, Terenure, located adjacent to an existing ESB substation. Dublin City Council refused the application on two main grounds: firstly, the substandard nature of the private amenity space and the site's proximity to utility infrastructure; and secondly, the failure to provide adequate on-site parking and safe egress. The development was deemed to rely on public land for private parking and posed a risk to public sa...
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