Core Refusal Reason
The detached family flat fails to meet development plan standards for interconnection with the main dwelling and negatively impacts the residential amenity of the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The detached structure is not interconnected with the main dwelling and cannot be readily subsumed into it, violating specific County Development Plan provisions for family flats.
- The development significantly detracts from the visual and residential amenity of adjoining properties due to noise and perceived overlooking.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and place additional pressure on local services, contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4 (iii)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for a detached family flat located in the rear garden of a suburban residence at 6 Ballawley Court, Dundrum. The planning authority refused the proposal primarily because the self-contained building lacks the required physical integration with the primary house as mandated by Section 8.2.3.4 (iii) of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan. Additionally, the structure was found to negatively impact the privacy and amenity of neighboring resi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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