Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to poor urban design, lack of street animation on Enniskerry Road, and substandard provision and integration of public and communal open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design fails to provide sufficient active frontage or animation to Enniskerry Road, resulting in a discordant relationship with the existing streetscape.
- The layout results in substandard public open space and a total absence of communal open space, which would negatively impact the amenity of future residents.
- The proposal fails to adhere to best practice urban design and specific open space standards set out in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy PHP35Section 12.3.1.1Section 12.8.3.1Section 12.8.3.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance at lands north of The Bridge on Enniskerry Road, Kiltiernan. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council refused the application primarily because the design lacked active frontage and failed to animate the streetscape, contrary to urban design policies. Furthermore, the layout was deemed deficient due to the poor integration of amenity spaces and the lack of communal open space, which would result in a substandard living envir...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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