Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes piecemeal development that fails to provide adequate residential amenity, safety, or access due to its landlocked position within a builder's yard and its negative impact on neighboring privacy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in a landlocked dwelling within an active builder's yard, failing to provide adequate safety, separation, or residential amenity for future occupants.
- The proposal constitutes piecemeal development of a larger backland site, which would prejudice the future comprehensive redevelopment of the area and contravene the 'RS' residential zoning.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the design would protect the privacy of adjacent properties, leading to undue overlooking and a negative impact on existing residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS - Residential ZoningObjective DMSO4Objective DMSO30Objective DMSO72SPPR 1 of the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2024)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a detached bungalow on lands off Quay Road, Rush, Co. Dublin, situated within a larger backland area currently utilized as a builder's yard. The Planning Authority refused permission because the dwelling would be effectively landlocked within an industrial-style environment, lacking sufficient safety, visual screening, and demonstrated legal access. Additionally, the development was considered a piecemeal approach that would obstruct the comprehensive...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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