Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of a constrained site resulting in substandard residential amenity and encroachment on critical public drainage infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to provide high-quality private amenity space and would cause unacceptable overshadowing and overlooking for both future occupants and existing residents at Nos. 1 and 3 Cherbury Park.
- The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a constrained site, directly contradicting the 'RES' zoning objective which seeks to protect and improve residential amenity.
- The applicant failed to provide an adequate setback from a 600mm diameter public surface water sewer, rendering the development prejudicial to public health and infrastructure maintenance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 'RES' zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of an existing shed and ancillary structures to facilitate a new development on a constrained site north of No. 1 Cherbury Park Road, Lucan. The application was refused by the local authority as it was deemed overdevelopment that would result in poor-quality residential amenity due to inadequate light, privacy, and layout. Furthermore, the site's physical constraints, specifically the presence of a major public surface water sewer and the lack of necessary setb...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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