3281/21
Planning permission for the demolition of the existing garage to side of existing dwelling, new vehicle entrance and two storey entrance portal to the side of the existing dwelling to access the rear garden. The construction of 2 number, 3-bedroom semi-detached bungalows with two storey flat roof to the rear, new access road and parking to the rear, new boundary walls and configurations to the rear and all associated site works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a backland site that would negatively impact residential amenity and create a traffic hazard due to substandard access and maneuvering space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The two-storey backland development would result in overdevelopment, causing an overbearing impact and loss of residential amenity for neighboring properties through noise, disturbance, and loss of mature screening.
- The proposed vehicular access is of substandard width, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety for road users and residents.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that vehicles could safely maneuver within the restricted site, which would negatively impact the free flow of traffic on the adjacent public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought planning permission for the demolition of an existing side garage at 64 Walnut Rise, Drumcondra, to facilitate a new development. The proposal was refused by the local authority as it was deemed an inappropriate backland development that would conflict with the established character of the area and injure the residential amenities of adjacent properties (Nos. 62, 64, and 66) through overbearing impact and loss of vegetation. Furthermore, the development was found to pose a...PDF Document Missing
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