Core Refusal Reason
The proposed backland development is over-scaled and poorly designed, resulting in adverse impacts on residential amenity and traffic safety while failing to comply with development plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling's scale, bulk, and massing on a constrained backland site would result in an overly prominent appearance that is out of character with the area and provides poor amenity for future residents.
- The proposal fails to meet the requirements of Section 8.2.3.4(vi) of the County Development Plan regarding backland development and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
- The development lacks adequate off-street parking and sufficient visibility at the vehicular entrance, posing a risk to traffic safety on Shanganagh Grove.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4(vi)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dormer bungalow on a backland site located at 69A Shanganagh Grove, Shankill. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council refused the application because the scale and massing of the dwelling were considered excessive for the site, leading to an overbearing impact on neighboring properties and a poor standard of residential amenity. Furthermore, the development was found to be deficient in terms of traffic safety, specifically regarding the lack of off-street parki...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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