Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development provides seriously inadequate private open space (approximately 10.15sqm vs. the required 48sqm) for a two-bedroom dwelling, representing significant overdevelopment of a constrained site that would result in a substandard level of amenity for future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- While the proposed internal room sizes generally meet minimum standards, the target gross floor area falls marginally below requirements for a two-bedroom dwelling.
- The proposed private open space is deficient in both quantity and quality, failing significantly to meet the 48sqm standard required by the Development Plan for this house type.
- The development constitutes an inappropriate form of overdevelopment that would be seriously injurious to the residential amenities of future occupants and the surrounding area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.8.4 (Private Open Space – Quantity)Section 8.2.3.4 (iv) Quantitative Standards for Private Open Space – HousesSection 8.2.3.4(vii) Infill DevelopmentSection 8.2.3.4(ix) Living Over the Shop
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns an appeal against Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council's decision to refuse permission for a two-bedroom dwelling unit at the rear of 115 George's Street Lower, Dun Laoghaire. The proposal involves converting a ground-floor store and adding a first-floor extension. The site is located in a Major Town Centre (MTC) zone. While the Inspector acknowledged that high-density residential development is encouraged in this zone and that internal room dimensions were mostly acceptabl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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