Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents an overdevelopment of the site characterized by excessive residential density, a piecemeal design approach, and an unsatisfactory relationship with the public realm.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed density of 509 units per hectare significantly exceeds the anticipated range of 50-250 units per hectare and lacks the required local statutory plan support for such intensification.
- The 5-6 storey building footprint creates an unduly dominant built edge and an overly constrained layout that fails to establish a satisfactory relationship with the public realm.
- The proposal represents a piecemeal development strategy that fails to demonstrate a coordinated masterplanned approach for the wider site, resulting in overdevelopment and insufficient parking.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a residential building at Murphystown Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18. The application was refused by the Planning Authority due to an excessive residential density of 509 units per hectare, which is significantly above the recommended range for the location. The decision noted that the 5-6 storey building design would result in an unduly dominant built edge and a poor relationship with the public realm. Additionally, the retention of existing commercial stru...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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