Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate that the noise impacts and the reduction of private open space below minimum standards would not adversely affect residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted Noise Impact Assessment contained deficiencies and discrepancies, failing to prove that the plant would not cause noise nuisance to residents.
- The installation would reduce private open space for a significant number of units to levels below the minimum requirements set out in the Apartment Guidelines.
- The physical presence of heat pump infrastructure within private amenity areas would diminish their usability and potentially exacerbate noise impacts for occupants.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CA5CA10PHP20
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the installation of air source heat pumps on the balconies and terraces of apartments at Block 3, Wyckham Point, Ballinteer, Dublin 14. While the Planning Authority acknowledged the support for renewable energy retrofitting under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) and the County Development Plan, the proposal was refused. The decision was based on the potential for noise nuisance due to an inadequate impact assessment and the fact that the units would ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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