Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a constrained site, failing to meet minimum standards for private open space and internal floor area while negatively impacting the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling fails to meet the minimum requirements for private open space (55sq.m) and internal floor area (80sq.m) as set out in the SDCC Development Plan 2016-2022.
- The development would result in significant negative impacts on the residential amenity of the adjacent property at 52 Forest Drive due to its overbearing height, proximity, and direct overlooking from upper-floor windows.
- Insufficient information was provided to ensure the development would not create a traffic hazard, and the proposal would set an undesirable precedent for substandard residential development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.3.2 Residential Consolidation (iv) Dwelling StandardsTable 11.20: Minimum Space Standards for HousesSection 11.3.1 Residential (v) PrivacyZoning objective 'to protect and or improve the residential amenity of the area'
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a new 1.5-storey, two-bedroom dwelling at 32 Forest Close, Kingswood, Dublin 24. South Dublin County Council refused the application primarily because the proposal represented overdevelopment of a constrained site. The dwelling failed to meet basic quantitative standards for internal living space and private rear garden area. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the structure would ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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