SD24B/0311W

Change of use of existing 1/2 storey semi-detached dwelling from single residential dwelling as approved under planning permission SD23A/0221 to 4 No. apartments 2 on ground floor and 2 on first floor with associated entrances and all associated internal alterations for rental purposes, including rear bin storage, rear garden shed, and existing front driveway parking.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development fails to meet minimum floor area and private open space standards, representing overdevelopment and providing substandard residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development fails to meet minimum gross floor area and private open space requirements as set out in national apartment guidelines and the County Development Plan.
  • The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of the site, resulting in a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants.
  • Granting permission would materially contravene national standards and set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard residential developments in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 12.6.7Section 12.6.8

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for the change of use of a semi-detached dwelling at 14 Palmerstown Park, Dublin 22, into multiple apartment units. The Planning Authority refused the application because the layout and configuration failed to meet the minimum standards for floor area and private open space required by the Sustainable Urban Housing Guidelines and the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028. Ultimately, the proposal was deemed to be overdevelopment that would pr...
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