3673/21

Retention of the sub-division of the existing house and site into 2 separate properties consisting of a 3 bedroom house with large two-storey outhouse to the rear and a studio apartment with large two-storey outhouse to the rear.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Substandard unit size and inadequate private open space provision for the subdivided dwellings.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The 1-bed unit fails to meet the minimum internal size standards established in the DEHLG 'Housing for Sustainable Communities' guidelines.
  • The development fails to provide the necessary private open space for each dwelling, as the provided space is communal in nature.
  • The proposal would set an undesirable precedent and is contrary to the Z1 zoning objective and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Z1 zoning objective

Decision Document Summary

This application sought the retention of a subdivision of an existing house and site into two separate residential properties at 334A Kildare Road, Crumlin. The planning authority refused permission primarily because the 1-bedroom unit created by the subdivision was undersized relative to national best practice guidelines. Additionally, the lack of dedicated private open space for each unit was deemed to injure the residential amenity of the property and the surrounding area, representing a conf...
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