Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a backland site due to excessive scale, height, and massing, resulting in an overbearing impact on neighboring residential properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey dwelling represents overdevelopment of the site given its excessive size, scale, height, bulk, and massing.
- The development would be overly prominent and exert an overbearing influence on the neighboring properties to the north and south.
- The proposal fails to comply with Section 12.3.7.6 (Backland Development) of the 2022-2028 County Development Plan and would set a poor precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.6
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the subdivision of an existing residential site at 37 Churchtown Road Lower, Dublin 14, to facilitate the construction of a new two-storey dwelling in a backland location. The local authority refused the development primarily because the proposed structure's scale and massing were deemed excessive for the site's context, leading to an overbearing impact on adjacent homes. The decision noted that the project would contravene specific County Development Plan p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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