Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in substandard private open space for both the existing house and the proposed dwelling, failing to meet the minimum 60sqm requirement set out in the South Dublin County Development Plan, thereby materially contravening residential amenity standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The private open space provided for both the existing and proposed houses (46sqm and 29sqm respectively) falls significantly short of the 60sqm requirement, and the applicant's inclusion of side-passage/parking areas in their calculation is not acceptable.
- While the proposed internal floor area of 92.35sqm is considered acceptable and meets the general standards for a three-bedroom house, this does not outweigh the deficiencies in external amenity space.
- The proximity of the proposed structure to the boundaries of 37 and 37A Montpellier View would create a perception of overbearing and negatively impact the residential amenity of those adjoining properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'RES' (To protect and/or improve residential amenity)Table 11.20 (Minimum private open space standards)Table 11.20 (Target gross floor space for dwellings)Sustainable Development in Urban Areas Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a first-party appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a detached three-bedroom house in the side/rear garden of 36 Montpellier View, Tallaght. The Planning Authority originally refused permission based on substandard private open space, overshadowing/overlooking concerns, and failure to meet target floor areas. The Inspector found that while the proposed gross floor area was largely compliant with standards, the private open space provision was fundamentally in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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