Core Refusal Reason
Substandard internal floor area and inappropriate siting relative to existing dwellings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed internal floor area of 27sq.m is significantly below the minimum standards required for a self-contained one-bedroom dwelling.
- The siting and spatial relationship of the log cabin with existing houses on the site are considered inappropriate and unacceptable.
- The development would result in poor residential amenity for future occupants and fails to comply with the residential zoning objectives of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.3.1(iv)Section 11.3.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey, one-bedroom log cabin located in the rear garden of 61A Dodsboro Cottages, Lucan. The application was refused primarily because the internal floor area of 27sq.m fails to meet the minimum space standards for a self-contained dwelling as set out in the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the siting of the structure in relation to existing houses was unsuitable, leadi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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