WEB2356/25

RETENTION: The development will consist of retention permission for 1) single storey 39.4sqm extension at rear of the dwelling including renovation & proposed bathroom, living/dining room, laundry etc. , 2) retention permission for a wood frame awning (3.2m wide x1.65m depthx2.4mheight) erected at GF rear extension of the dwelling and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development constitutes overdevelopment of the site, providing inadequate private open space and substandard internal residential quality due to a lack of natural ventilation in habitable rooms.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale of the extension and awning, in conjunction with the existing garage, results in overdevelopment and a deficiency in private open space for the dwelling.
  • The internal layout fails to comply with Section 15.11.2 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 as habitable rooms lack necessary natural ventilation.
  • The retention of the structures would provide substandard residential accommodation, injure the amenities of the area, and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 15.11.2

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for a single-storey extension and awning at 78 Old County Road, Crumlin. Dublin City Council refused the proposal because the cumulative footprint of the structures leads to overdevelopment and insufficient private open space. Additionally, the internal design was found to be substandard as it does not provide natural ventilation for all habitable rooms, thereby failing to meet the requirements of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and negativ...
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