Core Refusal Reason
The proposed student accommodation layout exceeds the maximum bedroom density per unit permitted by national guidelines and the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The internal configuration of the student accommodation units fails to comply with the Department of Education and Science guidelines and the County Development Plan standards regarding the number of bedrooms per self-contained unit.
- The application failed to demonstrate that the development would not negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties through overlooking or insufficient separation distances.
- The submission lacked critical technical documentation, including a comprehensive arboricultural report, a Construction Environmental Management Plan, and adequate cycle parking details.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4 (xii)Section 8.2.8.4 (ii)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 279 square metre, two-storey student accommodation development at Clarissan House, Stillorgan. The local authority refused the application primarily because the proposed arrangement of bedrooms per unit exceeded the limits set by national guidelines and Section 8.2.3.4 (xii) of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022. Additionally, the proposal was deemed deficient due to potential negative impacts on residential amenity and the absence ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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