Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a backland site that is out of character with the established pattern of development in the area, providing a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupiers and failing to respect the existing residential setting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed backland layout is uncharacteristic of the suburban residential setting and fails to respect the prevailing pattern of development where dwellings have direct orientation toward a public street.
- The access arrangement via a narrow side-alley is considered uncharacteristic of the area and would adversely impact the privacy of both the existing and proposed properties.
- The private open space and internal layout are considered contrived and awkward, providing insufficient safeguards for the residential amenity of future residents regarding daylight and privacy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029Section 14.5Section 14.6Section 14.6.4Section 14.8.1Section 14.10.1Table 14.4Objective DMSO19Objective DMSO23Objective DMSO26Objective DMSO27Objective DMSO31Objective DMSO32Policy SPQHP35Objective SPQHO42
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey, two-bedroom detached dwelling (71.2 sqm) to the rear of 2A and 2B Boroimhe Oaks in Swords. The site is located in an established residential area characterized by semi-detached and detached houses on rectangular plots. While the Inspector found the density of 42 dph and the principle of residential development on 'RS' zoned land to be acceptable, the specific design was heavily criticized. Key arguments for refusal centered on the backla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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