Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment on a constrained site, failing to meet minimum standards for parking, private open space, and drainage while negatively impacting the established residential character and amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to provide adequate on-curtilage parking and private open space, violating established design standards and creating potential traffic hazards in a residential cul-de-sac.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site can be adequately serviced for water and drainage, rendering the proposal prejudicial to public health.
- The scale and siting of the dwelling represent haphazard overdevelopment that breaches the established building line and would have a significant adverse overbearing impact on neighbouring properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SDCC House Extension Design Guide 2010, Sc.4South Dublin County Development Plan 2016-2022 Table 11.20South Dublin County Development Plan 2016-2022 Section 11.3.2 (ii)Zoning Objective: to protect and/or improve residential amenity
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the construction of a single-storey dormer detached house in the front garden of 23 Foxborough Lane, Lucan. The Planning Authority refused permission because the development failed to meet minimum requirements for parking depth and private open space geometry, while also lacking critical details regarding drainage and services. Additionally, the dwelling was considered an overdevelopment of a constrained site that would disrupt the established building line and negatively imp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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