Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents an unacceptably low residential density on a serviced site near high-capacity public transport, failing to meet compact growth objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed single dwelling results in a density significantly below the 50-250 dph range recommended for urban neighborhoods near high-capacity transport.
- The development constitutes an unsustainable use of a serviced infill site, contravening both local policy PHP 18 and national Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlement Guidelines.
- Permitting the development would set an undesirable precedent for low-density housing in an area targeted for consolidation and re-intensification.
Cited Policies (CDP)
PHP 18 Residential Density
Decision Document Summary
Karin Crofton proposed a residential development at Renesca, Cross Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, a location situated within 1km of Booterstown DART station and the N11 quality bus corridor. The application was refused by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council because the proposal for a single dwelling represents an inefficient use of a highly accessible, serviced site. The Planning Authority found that the low-density nature of the project fails to meet the density requirements of 50-250 dph set...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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