Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to substandard residential amenity regarding private open space, and a lack of critical technical information concerning drainage, traffic safety, and biodiversity impacts.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling and the existing residence would both suffer from inadequate private amenity space, resulting in a poor standard of residential accommodation contrary to development plan policies.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical details regarding water, foul water, and surface water management, as well as safe vehicular access and parking arrangements.
- The lack of information concerning the impact on existing street trees means the proposal could detrimentally affect local biodiversity and the character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H11Policy H13RES zoning objectivePolicy HCL15
Decision Document Summary
This application for outline permission proposed the construction of a two-bedroom, double-storey house at 75 Westpark, Tallaght, Dublin 24. South Dublin County Council refused the application on four grounds: the insufficient quantity and quality of private open space for both the new and existing homes; the lack of technical data regarding water services which could prejudice public health; the failure to demonstrate safe vehicular access and parking; and the absence of information regarding t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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