Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its breach of established front building lines, negative impact on the visual and residential amenity of the area, and insufficient technical information regarding surface water drainage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information regarding Surface Water Drainage and Irish Water requirements, leading to concerns that the proposal would be prejudicial to public health.
- The structure's location breaches the established front building lines of both Muckross Crescent and Muckross Avenue, resulting in a design that is out of character with the local terraced housing and harmful to visual amenity.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar structures that would cumulatively degrade the residential character and amenities of the surrounding area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RES zoning objectiveSDCC Development Plan 2016-2022Section 4 Front Extension of the SDCC House Extension Design Guide 2010
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed an 18.4sq.m single-storey garden structure at 1A Muckross Crescent, Perrystown, a site situated within an established residential area of terraced housing. The Planning Authority refused permission because the structure's siting would significantly protrude beyond the established building lines of two streets, violating the 'RES' zoning objective and specific design guidelines regarding front extensions. Furthermore, the lack of technical drainage data and the potential ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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