Core Refusal Reason
Substandard private open space provision and overdevelopment of a restricted site resulting from the subdivision of the existing dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed subdivision fails to meet the minimum private open space requirements for both the studio apartment and the principal dwelling as mandated by Section 16.10.2 of the Dublin City Development Plan.
- The development would negatively impact the residential amenity and privacy of future occupants due to the restricted nature of the site and inadequate outdoor space quality.
- The proposal constitutes overdevelopment and would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard residential subdivisions that are contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 16.10.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the subdivision of an existing residential unit at 45 Windsor Avenue, Fairview, Dublin 3, into two autonomous dwellings, including a new studio apartment. The application was refused by the local authority because the resulting units would provide inadequate private open space in terms of both area and quality, failing to meet the Residential Quality Standards for houses. The planning authority determined that the project represents overdevelopment of a restricted site, whi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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