2272/21

Demolition of 350 sq.m. of existing commercial buildings. Erection of a three storey apartment building, with 4 x one bed 57 sq.m. units at ground level, 2 x three bed 98 sq.m. units at first floor level, and 2 x two bed 76 sq.m. units at second floor level (Total 8 units). Enclosed private terraces at first and second floor levels. 226 sq.m. of shared open space and 60 sq.m. of semi-private open space. 6 car parking spaces, 10 bicycle spaces and associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to its excessive scale and incongruous design within a Conservation Area, its potential negative impact on the daylight and sunlight of neighboring properties, and the substandard residential amenity provided for future occupants.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale, form, and architectural treatment of the infill development would be overly dominant and harmful to the character of the Conservation Area and the amenities of the local area.
  • The applicant failed to provide an adequate assessment of daylight, sunlight, and overshadowing, meaning it was not demonstrated that the massing would not unacceptably impact neighboring occupiers.
  • The height and extent of solid balustrading on private amenity spaces would result in poor outlook and insufficient daylight for the proposed habitable rooms, failing to meet national design standards for new apartments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This planning application proposed the demolition of existing commercial buildings at 79 Sandford Road, Ranelagh, to be replaced by a three-storey apartment block. Located in a sensitive backland context within a Conservation Area, the proposal was deemed by the local authority to be overly dominant and architecturally incongruous with its surroundings. The decision to refuse permission was based on the development's injurious impact on the character of the area, the lack of technical evidence r...
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