WEB2530/24
RETENTION PERMISSION: The development consists of Retention planning Permission for development to rear of 175 Kimmage Road Lower, Kimmage, Dublin 6W D6W TR62, an existing 2 storey property for change of use from part rear Ground floor storage room of 57m2 to 1 no. residential unit (1 no. bedroom apartment) with new access door from side laneway and 3 no. new window openings with removal of roller shutter to rear lane and new glass block façade infill finish with associated bin stores located in laneway.
Core Refusal Reason
Substandard residential amenity due to lack of open space and poor access/aspect via a shared commercial laneway.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to provide any private or communal open space for the apartment, resulting in a substandard level of residential amenity.
- The reliance on a shared commercial laneway for the unit's primary access, frontage, and aspect is considered inappropriate for residential use.
- The proposal contravenes the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and national 'Sustainable Urban Housing' standards, setting an undesirable precedent for similar backland developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a residential development located at the rear of 175 Kimmage Road Lower, Dublin 6W. The site is characterized by its backland position and reliance on a laneway shared with commercial operations for its main frontage and access. Dublin City Council refused permission because the unit provides a substandard living environment, specifically citing the total absence of open space and poor orientation. The development was deemed contrary to Section 15...PDF Document Missing
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