Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling would adversely impact residential amenity through overlooking and overbearing appearance, while failing to meet minimum standards for floor area and private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's massing and proximity to boundaries would result in an overbearing appearance and overlooking of adjacent properties.
- The proposed dwelling fails to comply with Best Practice Guidelines regarding minimum internal floor areas and private open space requirements.
- Permitting the development would set an undesirable precedent for substandard infill housing and contravene the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.5Section 12.3.7.7Section 12.3.4.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the subdivision of an existing residential site at 99 Saint Fintan's Park, Deansgrange, to facilitate the construction of a new dwelling. The local authority refused permission because the design and scale of the house were deemed incompatible with the site context, leading to negative impacts on the privacy and amenity of neighboring residents. Furthermore, the application was found to be deficient in meeting basic residential standards for living space and outdoor amenity, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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