Core Refusal Reason
Substandard residential development failing to meet minimum internal floor area, bedroom area, and private open space requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwellings fail to comply with the minimum standards for floor area and aggregate bedroom area as set out in the 'Quality Housing for Sustainable Communities' (2007) guidelines.
- The proposal lacks any provision for private open space for the two dwellings, resulting in a substandard level of residential amenity for occupants.
- The development is contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan (2022-2028) and national guidelines, and would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for two dwellings at 3 and 3A Grantham Place, Dublin 8. Dublin City Council refused the proposal on the grounds that the units provide a substandard quality of residential accommodation. Specifically, the development fails to meet statutory minimum requirements for internal floor areas and bedroom sizes, while also providing no private open space. Consequently, the proposal was deemed contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and national ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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