Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its excessive scale and overbearing impact on neighboring properties, substandard internal design, and negative impact on public street trees and visual amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The two-storey rear projection of approximately 7 meters would result in an unacceptable overbearing impact and significant loss of daylight for the existing dwelling at No. 19.
- The design is considered substandard and contrary to proper planning due to poor internal lighting for bedrooms, inappropriate flat roof elements, and a lack of dual frontage on the northern facade.
- The application failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding SuDS, Irish Water connections, and accurate site layouts, while also threatening the retention of existing street trees.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H17 'Residential Consolidation'Chapter 11 of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan (2016-2022)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the construction of a three-bedroom dormer bungalow to the side of an existing family home at 19 Grange View Drive, Dublin 22. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the proposed structure's massing and two-storey rear projection would severely impact the residential amenity of adjacent properties through overshadowing and overbearing effects. Furthermore, the design was found to be of poor quality with inadequate internal light for inhabitants, and ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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