Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes overdevelopment of the site, resulting in visual intrusion, overlooking of neighboring properties, and a deficiency in private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure's height, mass, and orientation cause significant visual intrusion and overlooking, which seriously injures the residential amenity and depreciates the value of adjacent dwellings.
- The scale of the structure, combined with existing site features, results in overdevelopment and inadequate rear amenity space, contrary to the character of the area and specific development plan standards.
- The application was supported by insufficient and inaccurate information regarding site levels, contextual elevations, and the intended use of the structure, preventing a comprehensive planning assessment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.3.3House Extension Design GuideSouth Dublin County Development Plan 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the retention of a 36sqm detached single-storey structure in the rear garden of 9 Shackleton Grove, Lucan. South Dublin County Council refused permission because the structure's scale and positioning lead to overlooking and visual intrusion for neighbors, while also resulting in a deficiency of private open space for the primary dwelling. Furthermore, the application lacked necessary technical clarity regarding site levels and usage, and was deemed to set an undesirable prece...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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