2829/21

Planning permission for alterations to existing house to construct a new 2 storey two-bedroom end of terrace house to replace the existing ground floor extension to side of the house along with constructing new entrance gates, driveway, site boundaries and all ancillary site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Overdevelopment of a restricted corner/side garden site resulting in an incongruous design and negative impacts on residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site due to its narrow width, front projection, and deep rear plan, creating an incongruous form within the streetscape.
  • The layout and quantum of usable private open space provided for the development is considered unsatisfactory and fails to meet required standards.
  • The proposal would seriously injure the residential amenities of adjacent properties through overlooking and an overbearing physical presence.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 16.10.9

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought planning permission for alterations to an existing house at 1 Kilbarron Drive, Dublin 5, to facilitate the construction of a new two-storey, two-bedroom dwelling on a corner/side garden site. Dublin City Council refused the application, citing that the development would represent overdevelopment of a restricted site with an incongruous form that fails to meet the standards of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022. Specifically, the decision highlighted inadequate private...
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