WEB1706/24
The proposed development comprises the formation of a temporary construction access onto Merrion road (which includes the demolition of a section of boundary wall that will be reinstated and made good when construction works have been completed). It is proposed to construct a new detached, 2-storey plus attic level house that will provide 6 no. double bedrooms. Other works include alterations to the existing boundary wall along the Sydney Parade Avenue frontage.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, by reason of its size, scale, and traditional design, constitutes overdevelopment and fails to accord with standards for infill development, resulting in a cramped appearance that would negatively impact the visual amenity and character of the Residential Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes overdevelopment of a constrained corner site, appearing cramped and failing to respond sympathetically to the prevailing scale and architectural context of the adjacent Merrion Court apartments.
- The proposal fails to respect the character of the Z2 Residential Conservation Area and does not align with Policy BHA7, which seeks to protect the special interest and distinctiveness of Architectural Conservation Areas.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for poorly designed infill housing that erodes the established character and residential amenity of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a large two-storey plus attic, 6-bedroom detached house on a 0.037 ha corner site at the junction of Merrion Road and Sydney Parade Avenue. The site is uniquely situated, comprising part of the rear garden of 162 Merrion Road and an area belonging to the Merrion Court apartments, with access proposed through the apartment complex. While the Inspector acknowledged that the development meets internal accommodation and private open space standards, the prim...PDF Document Missing
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