Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within a '0/0 zone' objective which normally prohibits an increase in the number of buildings; the Inspector found the dwelling to be oversized and not representative of the sensitive infill required for this prominent site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is oversized for the site context and fails to constitute sensitive infill development as required by the 0/0 zone policy.
- The development would be detrimental to the visual amenities of the area and out of keeping with the established character of the prominent corner location near the Killiney ACA.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for future development and be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4 (viii) '0/0 zone'Section 8.2.3.4 (v) Corner/ Side Garden SitesSection 8.2.3.4 (vii) InfillSection 8.2.8.4 Private Open Space – Quantity (ii) Separation DistancesZoning Objective A: 'To protect and/or improve residential amenity'
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns an appeal against Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council's decision to refuse permission for a new detached 305sqm dwelling on a subdivided site at 30 Killiney Heath. The subject site is a prominent corner plot located within a '0/0 zone'—a specific planning objective where additional housing is strictly limited. While the Inspector acknowledged the design's high quality and found that it would not cause significant overshadowing or overlooking to neighbors, they ultimately d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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