Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, resulting in significant overbearing impacts and loss of daylight for neighboring properties, while failing to provide adequate residential amenity for future occupants or sufficient technical details regarding drainage and parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The two-storey gable would cause an unacceptable overbearing visual impact and loss of daylight to the rear of adjoining properties on Homelawn Villas, while also prejudicing their future rights to exempt development extensions.
- The proposed dwelling provides poor internal residential amenity due to its narrow width and lacks specific details regarding private open space, parking, and boundary treatments, leading to potential traffic hazards.
- The absence of sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) to limit surface water run-off violates specific environmental policies and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RES land-use zoningSection 11.3.2 (ii)Table 11.19Section 11.3.3 (ii)Policy IE2 Objective 5Section 11.6.1 (ii)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey, two-bedroom infill house at 45 Homelawn Road, Dublin 24. The application was refused by South Dublin County Council primarily due to the overbearing impact and loss of daylight the structure would impose on the rear of neighboring properties at Homelawn Villas. Furthermore, the Planning Authority cited concerns regarding the narrow internal layout, lack of clarity on private amenity space and parking, and the failure to incorporate sustainable dra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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