Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to comply with design guidelines and residential consolidation policies, posing a threat to residential amenity and setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to meet the layout and detail requirements of the 2025 SDCC House Extension Design Guide and CDP policies regarding residential consolidation.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar modular units, which would cumulatively harm the residential amenities of the area.
- The proposal contravenes the 'RES' zoning objective to protect and improve residential amenity, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BFP1BFP6Section 12.6.8RES land use zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the placement of a modular unit for habitable use as ancillary accommodation at 47 Larkfield Way, Lucan. The Planning Authority refused permission because the unit's layout and design did not adhere to the South Dublin County Council House Extension Design Guide 2025 or the County Development Plan 2022-2028. The decision noted that the development would negatively impact local residential amenities, set a poor precedent for the neighborhood, and fail to meet the 'RES' zonin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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