Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development provides a substandard level of residential accommodation that fails to meet minimum floor area, private open space, and daylight standards while creating privacy and access concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to meet the minimum space standards for houses regarding gross floor area and private open space, providing only 5.5sq.m of amenity space where 48sq.m is required.
- The residential amenity is compromised by poor daylighting and inadequate privacy, as windows are located too close to site boundaries and overlook neighboring private gardens.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate guaranteed permanent access or legal rights of way to the property, potentially compromising the future viability and security of the unit.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H13Policy H14Policy H15Table 11.20Section 11.3.1(iv)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought a change of use from an existing office to a residential unit located at the rear of 30 Barton Drive, Rathfarnham. The Planning Authority refused the application because the resulting dwelling would represent a substandard form of development, significantly failing to meet the South Dublin County Development Plan's minimum requirements for internal floor area and private open space. Additionally, the proximity of the unit to site boundaries raised serious concerns regarding d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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