Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a backland site characterized by inadequate boundary setbacks and substandard vehicular access width for emergency services, failing to protect residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents overdevelopment of a backland site due to inadequate setbacks from the rear boundary and insufficient private open space, which would negatively impact the residential amenity of future occupants and neighboring properties.
- The proposed vehicular access fails to meet the minimum width requirement of 3.1 metres at pinch points, which is essential for the passage of emergency vehicles such as fire tenders, thereby creating a safety risk and setting an undesirable precedent.
- The proposal fails to comply with the 'A' zoning objective of the County Development Plan, as it would depreciate the value of property in the vicinity and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ASection 12.3.7.6 (Backland Development)Section 8.2.3.4 (vi) (Backland Development)Section 8.2.8.4 (iii) (Boundaries)Table 8.2.3 (Residential Land Use – Car Parking Standards)Section 8.2.3.4 (iii) (Family Member / Granny Flat Extension)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the construction of a timber log cabin dwelling in the side/rear garden of 79A Rosemount Estate, Dundrum. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that it constitutes overdevelopment of a backland site. The decision highlighted significant deficiencies in the proposal, including inadequate boundary setbacks, constrained vehicular access that fails to accommodate emergency services, and a lack of demonstrated compliance with car parking and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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