Core Refusal Reason
The development comprises a substandard form of residential accommodation that fails to meet minimum internal space and private amenity standards, while simultaneously causing significant injury to the residential amenities of adjoining properties through its overbearing nature and overlooking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The internal floor area and layout are significantly deficient, failing to meet the target GFA and minimum living room/bedroom dimensions required by national and local standards.
- The siting of the prefabricated structure just 1 metre from the western boundary causes unacceptable visual intrusion and overlooking of the neighbouring property at No. 19 Kildonan Avenue.
- The proposal represents inappropriate backland development that fragments the original site's garden space without providing independent access or adequate physical separation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective Z1Section 5.5.2Policy QH7Policy QH8Paragraph 16.10.2Paragraph 16.10.8
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a first-party appeal regarding the retention of a 49.7 sq.m prefabricated 'portacabin' style residential unit in the rear garden of 17 Kildonan Avenue, Finglas. While the site is zoned 'Objective Z1' for residential improvement, the Inspector found the development fails on two primary fronts. Firstly, the unit is substandard for occupants, with a GFA below the 60 sq.m target for a 2-bedroom unit and inadequate private amenity space. Secondly, the structure has a severe negat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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