WEB1837/24
(i) Construction of a 2 storey single dwelling comprising of a 3 bed unit with living/kitchen/dining, utility and WC at ground floor level and 3no. bedrooms and 1no. bathroom at first floor level. (ii) Bicycle and bin store structure to be provided in front of proposed dwelling. (iii) Access to be via existing side lane. (iv) Provision of private outdoor amenity space to the front and rear of dwelling. (v) Landscaping, boundary treatments, foul/surface drainage and all site works necessary to facilitate the development.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey backland dwelling would negatively impact neighboring residential amenity through undue overlooking and overbearance due to its scale, height, and proximity to boundaries on a constrained site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to comply with the requirements for backland housing as set out in Section 15.13.4 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The scale, height, and proximity of the dwelling to site boundaries would result in significant overlooking and an overbearing impact on the private open space of adjoining properties.
- The development would seriously injure the residential amenity of the area and depreciate the value of property in the vicinity, contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a two-storey, three-bedroom detached dwelling on a constrained site located to the rear of 9 Saint Pappin Road, Dublin 11. Dublin City Council refused permission because the development was deemed inconsistent with the Z1 residential zoning and specific backland housing policies. The decision maker concluded that the height and scale of the building, combined with its proximity to neighboring boundaries, would cause unacceptable overlooking and overbe...PDF Document Missing
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