Core Refusal Reason
The proposed residential density of 29.6 units per hectare is significantly below the required range for an urban neighbourhood, representing an unsustainable use of serviced land.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed density of 29.6 units per hectare fails to meet the minimum requirement of 50 to 250 units per hectare specified for 'City - Urban Neighbourhood' locations.
- The development constitutes an inefficient and unsustainable use of an accessible, fully serviced site contrary to national and local planning guidelines.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for low-density development and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective PHP18 Residential DensitySection 12.3.3.2 Residential Density
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the development of four detached dwellings at Sancta Maria, Sandyford Road, Dundrum. Although the site is located within a 'City - Urban Neighbourhood' and is fully serviced, the planning authority refused permission because the proposed density of 29.6 units per hectare is too low. This density fails to comply with the Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Development Plan 2022–2028 and the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlement Guidelines (2024), which mandate h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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