Core Refusal Reason
The proposed pedestrian entrance lacks justification and would negatively impact the character of the side boundary and streetscape, conflicting with the Z2 zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the new pedestrian entrance, which is deemed to detract from the character of the existing side boundary.
- The proposal would introduce visual clutter to the streetscape and seriously injure the residential amenity of properties in the vicinity.
- The development is contrary to the Z2 zoning objective and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unsuitable works in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z2 zoning
Decision Document Summary
The application sought planning permission for a new pedestrian entrance at the rear of 38 and 40 Rathdown Park (also known as 36A Rathdown Park) in Terenure, Dublin 6. The local authority refused the proposal because it was considered unjustified and detrimental to the visual character of the existing boundary and streetscape. The decision highlighted that the works would create visual clutter, conflict with the Z2 residential conservation zoning, and set a negative precedent for the proper pla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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