Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to failure to meet residential amenity standards (specifically substandard private open space and poor layout relative to neighboring industrial uses) and the inappropriate intensification of development over an existing public sewer wayleave.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwellings would fail to provide adequate residential amenity for future occupants due to substandard private open space and a layout that is severely compromised by its proximity to an active auto-service yard.
- The proposal represents a significant intensification of use over a 675mm surface water sewer wayleave, which would impede the local authority's access for essential maintenance and repair.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it fails to comply with the zoning objectives and standards of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ASection 8.2.8.4(i)Policy Objective PHP19Section 12.3.7.7Section 8.2.3.4(vi)Section 12.3.7.6Section 12.3.4.2Section 4.1 of the Cycle Parking for Residential Development
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the partial demolition and change of use of a workshop at The Lane, Westminster Court, Foxrock, into two two-bedroom semi-detached dwellings with a first-floor extension. The site is a restricted backland location accessed via a narrow laneway, bordered by residential gardens to the north and an active auto-service business to the south and east. The Inspector argued that the proposed private open space of 36.9sq.m per unit is significantly below the 48sq.m re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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