Core Refusal Reason
The retention of clear glazing at the first-floor side elevation would adversely impact the residential amenities of neighboring occupiers and contravene the Z2 zoning objective for residential conservation areas.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of clear glazing at first-floor level on the side elevation results in an adverse impact on the residential amenities and privacy of neighboring properties.
- The development is inconsistent with the Z2 zoning objective, which seeks to protect and improve the character and amenities of residential conservation areas.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that negatively affect residential amenity and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Z2 zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the retention of clear glazing in two first-floor windows on the side elevation of a property located at 199A Strand Road, Sandymount. Situated within a Z2 residential conservation area, the development was assessed against the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028. The planning authority refused permission on the grounds that the clear glazing compromises the privacy of adjacent residents, fails to uphold the zoning objectives for conservation areas, and would establish a n...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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