Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting permission, reversing the Planning Authority's decision, on the grounds that the proposal represents an acceptable form of compact infill development that complies with dwelling size and open space standards without significantly impacting neighboring amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling (138sqm) and its private open space (35sqm) exceed the minimum quantitative standards required for a two-bedroom unit under the current Development Plan and national guidelines.
- Impacts on neighboring residential amenities, including overlooking and overshadowing of properties at Westbourne Road and Rathfarnham Road, are considered negligible or can be mitigated through design conditions such as increased screen heights.
- The development is consistent with both local and national planning policies that promote compact growth and the sustainable intensification of serviced urban infill sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.11Section 15.13.3Section 15.13.4Section 4.3.1 of Appendix 5Policy QHSN6Policy QHSN10Z1 Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a two-story over part-basement maisonette on a 0.012 Ha site located to the rear of 120 Rathfarnham Road, Terenure. Dublin City Council initially refused the application, citing concerns over a poor standard of residential amenity due to north-facing, below-street-level living spaces and potential overbearing impacts. However, the Inspector's report argues that the 'innovative' design provides high-quality internal space and that the cumulative private open sp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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