Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland overdevelopment that conflicts with the character of the Z2 Conservation Area and fails to provide adequate private amenity space for future residents.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's backland nature, height, and design would negatively impact the established character and visual amenities of the Z2 Residential Neighbourhood-Conservation Area.
- The proposal represents overdevelopment of the site, resulting in an unsatisfactory relationship with the existing dwelling and setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
- The provision of private open space is insufficient to meet minimum standards, leading to substandard residential amenity for future occupants.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z2 zoningSection 15.13.4Policy BHA9Policy SPPR2
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed a 116sq.m two-storey, two-bedroom detached dwelling located to the rear of 610 Clonard Road, Crumlin, within a designated Z2 Conservation Area. Dublin City Council refused permission on the grounds that the backland development would be visually intrusive and inconsistent with the established pattern of development in the vicinity. Additionally, the proposal was deemed an overdevelopment of the site as it failed to provide sufficient usable private amenity space, contra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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