WEB1573/25
Permission is sought for the construction of a two storey detached 2 bedroom dwelling to the rear of the existing property at 21 Lorcan Green, Beaumont, Dublin 9 involving the removal of existing single storey garage, new boundary treatments to the existing and proposed dwellings to provide private open space, new vehicular entrance on the southern boundary including the dropping of the existing kerb, off street vehicular parking and all other associated site development works .
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to substandard residential amenity (insufficient private open space), poor integration with the existing streetscape, and significant traffic safety hazards arising from non-compliant parking and vehicular entrance dimensions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development provides substandard private open space (less than 40sq.m) on a restricted site, failing to meet minimum residential amenity standards for a 2-bedroom dwelling.
- The proposal fails to integrate with the existing character of the area and would negatively impact neighbors through overlooking, overbearance, and depreciation of property value.
- The proposed vehicular entrance width (8.01m) and parking bay depth (under 5m) violate technical transport requirements, creating hazards for pedestrians and road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application for a two-storey detached two-bedroom dwelling at 21 Lorcan Green, Beaumont, was refused by Dublin City Council. The decision was based on the site's inability to provide adequate private open space, its failure to harmonise with the surrounding Z1 residential context, and the creation of traffic hazards. Specifically, the design was deemed overbearing to neighbors and the proposed access arrangements significantly exceeded maximum width standards while providing insufficient de...PDF Document Missing
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