Core Refusal Reason
The proposal's excessive height and scale on a restricted backland site would cause overshadowing and overbearing impacts, failing to protect the residential amenity of the surrounding conservation area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in undue overshadowing and an overbearing impact on adjoining properties due to its height and proximity to boundaries.
- The proposal provides substandard private amenity space for existing dwellings and deviates from the established pattern of development in the area.
- The project fails to comply with the Z2 zoning objective for Residential Conservation Areas and specific policies regarding backland and infill housing.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.13.4Section 15.5.2Z2 zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of a garage and the construction of a two-storey, one-bedroom dwelling on a restricted backland site to the rear of 16 & 17 Susan Terrace, Inchicore. Dublin City Council refused permission because the development's scale and height would negatively impact the residential and visual amenities of the surrounding Z2-zoned Conservation Area. Specifically, the plan was found to cause overshadowing, provide inadequate amenity space for existing residents, and contr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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