WEB1682/25
Works to the rear of No. 101 Ranelagh comprising: (i) construction of 1 no. one-bedroom single-storey apartment with private patio area; (ii) revision of site layout to provide communal amenity space, bin and bicycle storage; and, (iii) all associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development inclusive of SuDS drainage, boundary treatments and landscaping. The proposed apartment will be directly connected to the existing property.
Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of the site resulting in the loss of quality communal amenity space and substandard residential conditions for both existing and proposed occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would substantially reduce the quantity and quality of communal open space for existing residents, resulting in poor daylight levels and fragmented, convoluted access.
- The development provides poor quality accommodation for future occupants and negatively impacts existing ground floor units due to inadequate separation distances from windows and boundaries.
- The project represents an overdevelopment of the site that would set an undesirable precedent, devalue property in the vicinity, and contravene the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a one-bedroom apartment to the rear of No. 101 Ranelagh, Dublin 6, on a site currently serving as communal open space for eight existing bedsits. Dublin City Council refused the application as it represents overdevelopment that would significantly diminish the residential amenity of existing tenants through the loss of quality open space and daylight. Furthermore, the proposed unit was deemed to offer substandard living conditions due to its proximity to site b...PDF Document Missing
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