Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that fails to meet qualitative residential standards and utilizes a substandard access laneway, posing a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents overdevelopment that fails to meet national apartment guidelines regarding private open space, floor-to-ceiling heights, and active street frontage.
- The proposed private and communal open spaces are insufficient in size and functionality, resulting in a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants.
- The existing access laneway and proposed parking arrangements are inadequate to support the intensification of the site, creating potential traffic hazards and setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RES4Policy UD1Policy UD3Section 8.2.8.4SPPR5
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a development at 107 Trees Road Upper, Mount Merrion, which was refused by the local authority due to concerns over overdevelopment and poor design quality. The planning authority determined that the project failed to meet mandatory national standards for apartment living, specifically regarding open space and internal heights, while also providing a poor street interface. Furthermore, the reliance on a substandard access laneway and inadequate parking provision was deem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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