Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes substandard overdevelopment of a narrow site due to excessive massing, height, and depth, leading to an overbearing visual impact on neighboring property and inadequate residential amenity for future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The excessive massing and 12-meter depth of the proposed dwelling would result in an overbearing impact and visual obtrusiveness that would seriously injure the amenities of the adjacent property.
- The configuration and limited size of the private open space and internal layout represent a substandard level of residential quality for both the existing and proposed dwellings.
- The proposal represents unsustainable overdevelopment of a restricted site that cannot be mitigated by minor amendment and would set a poor precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4 (v) Corner/Side Garden SitesPolicy RES4Land Use Zoning Objective 'A'Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the subdivision of a residential site at No. 54 Quinn's Road, Shankill, to facilitate the construction of a new two-storey plus attic dwelling attached to the side of the existing house. The Planning Authority refused the application citing restricted site configuration, overshadowing, and non-compliance with standards for corner/side garden sites. Upon review, the Inspector noted that while densification is generally encouraged under Policy RES4, the specifi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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