Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed garden room constitutes overdevelopment as it would leave insufficient useable private open space to the rear of the dwelling, failing to meet the amenity needs of residents.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The quantum of remaining useable private open space would be insufficient for the amenity needs of the residents.
- The garden room element of the proposal represents overdevelopment to the rear of the existing dwelling.
- The development would be seriously injurious to the visual and residential amenities of the area and would depreciate the value of property in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4(iv) of the County Development Plan 2010-2022
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for development at No. 3, The Orchard, Stillorgan, which included a side extension and a single-storey garden room. The Planning Authority issued a split decision, granting permission for the side extension (subject to conditions regarding opaque glazing and financial contributions) but refusing the garden room. The refusal was based on the fact that the garden room would reduce the private open space below acceptable standards set out in the County Development ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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