SD25A/0265W

A new two bed, two/three storey, gable roof, end of terrace house with rooflights to front, dormer attic window to rear, new parking and access to front/rear, new front garden gate, new vehicular access to side facing Cherrywood Villas and all associated works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development materially contravenes the 'Objective OS' zoning for Open Space by utilizing protected land for vehicular access and results in the direct loss of public open space, alongside traffic safety and public health concerns.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development materially contravenes the 'Objective OS' zoning objective as it relies on land designated for open space for vehicular access without meeting the specific criteria for community-led or social housing.
  • The proposal fails to demonstrate safe vehicular and pedestrian movement, creating a potential hazard by introducing a new entrance across a public footpath and zoned open space with inadequate sightlines.
  • The proposed structure is located within the 5-meter exclusion zone of a 150mm diameter watermain, which is considered prejudicial to public health and infrastructure maintenance.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy H3 Objective 4Policy SM5Policy H8SM4 Objective 9

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought to construct a new two-bedroom, end-of-terrace house at 1 Cherrywood Park, Clondalkin. The application was refused by South Dublin County Council because the site layout relies on land zoned for Open Space (Objective OS) for vehicular access and results in the direct loss of public amenities, which contravenes the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the planning authority identified significant safety concerns regarding the new vehicular entrance and noted that the building...
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