Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 2.5-storey dwelling would have an overbearing impact and cause excessive overshadowing of the neighboring property at No. 127A Ayrfield Drive due to its height, backland location, and siting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 2.5-storey height and backland siting of the dwelling would result in an overbearing impact on the residential amenity of No. 127A Ayrfield Drive.
- The proposed development would cause excessive overshadowing of the rear garden of the adjacent property, failing to protect existing residential amenities.
- The proposal is contrary to the Z1 zoning objective and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as defined in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1 zoning objectiveDublin City Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new four-bedroom, 2.5-storey dwelling situated to the side of 125 Ayrfield Drive, Dublin 13. The application was refused by the local authority because the scale and positioning of the building on the northern boundary would negatively impact the neighboring property at No. 127A. Specifically, the development was found to be overbearing and likely to cause significant overshadowing of the adjacent rear garden, thereby violating the Z1 zoning objective intende...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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