Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes piecemeal development of a backland site that fails to provide adequate residential amenity, safety, or separation from an adjoining builder's yard, while negatively impacting the privacy of existing properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling would be landlocked within a builder's yard, lacking adequate safety, separation, screening, and clear legal access, leading to a material contravention of the 'RS' zoning.
- The design and siting would cause significant negative impacts on the privacy and amenity of neighboring residential properties through undue overlooking.
- The proposal represents piecemeal development of a larger backland area, which would prejudice the future comprehensive and sustainable redevelopment of the wider site.
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 sought permission for a residential dwelling on lands off Quay Road, Rush, Co. Dublin, situated within a larger backland area zoned for residential use. The Planning Authority refused permission because the development would result in a landlocked dwelling within an active builder's yard, failing to meet basic standards for safety and residential amenity. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed to be piecemeal development that would hinder the future comprehensive development of the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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