Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to adverse impacts on neighboring residential amenity regarding light and privacy, alongside substandard private open space and landscaping for future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling's height and bulk would result in an unacceptable loss of light and privacy for the neighboring property to the north.
- The design and layout of the private open space fail to provide a high standard of amenity for future occupants and lack necessary landscaping details.
- The proposal is inconsistent with the 'RS' zoning objective and national guidelines for sustainable residential development and compact settlements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS zoning objectiveSection 14.8.3Objective DMSO27Objective DMSO72
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission to dismantle a glasshouse and construct a new dwelling at South Shore Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because the building's scale and proximity to the northern boundary would significantly harm the amenity of existing neighbors through overshadowing and loss of privacy. Furthermore, the development was deemed to provide a substandard level of residential amenity for its own future occupants due to inadequate private o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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