Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a confined backland site, resulting in adverse impacts on residential amenity and failure to integrate with the established character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and massing of the 8 dwellings on a confined backland site would result in overdevelopment and an unacceptable overbearing impact on neighboring properties.
- The proposal fails to respect the established pattern and character of the area and would result in significant visual prominence and loss of residential amenity for adjoining residents.
- The site layout is unsatisfactory as it fails to provide meaningful public open space or achieve proper integration with the surrounding residential environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
12.3.7.512.3.7.612.3.7.7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of two garages and the construction of 8 dwellings on backland sites at the rear of Nos. 33 and 35 Clonmore Road, Mount Merrion. The local authority refused permission because the development was considered an over-intensification of a restricted site, leading to visual prominence and a loss of amenity for adjacent homes. Additionally, the scheme failed to meet standards for public open space and site layout integration required under the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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