Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes a substandard form of overdevelopment due to poor internal layout, inadequate private amenity space for the host dwelling, and negative impacts on residential amenity through overlooking and proximity issues.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling features a poor internal layout and scale that, combined with the shortfall of private amenity space for the host dwelling, represents an overdevelopment of the site.
- The development would result in direct overlooking of the proposed private amenity space and create an oppressive environment due to the proximity of the rear boundary wall to the host dwelling's ground floor windows.
- The proposal fails to provide a satisfactory level of residential amenity for both existing and future occupants, thereby contravening Policy QH21 and the Z1 zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1Policy QH21Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a new two-storey semi-detached house at 22 Annaly Road, Cabra, Dublin 7, located in an area zoned Z1 for residential protection. Dublin City Council refused the application on the grounds that it represents a substandard overdevelopment of the site. The decision was based on the inadequate provision of private amenity space for the original house, a poor internal configuration for the new unit, and the potential for overlooking and loss of amenity caused by ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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