Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes overdevelopment of the site and represents a visually dominant feature that injures the visual and residential amenities of the area due to its excessive scale, height, and proximity to boundaries, contrary to the 'RES' zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and footprint of the structure relative to the site and adjacent boundaries result in overdevelopment that is visually dominant and overbearing to neighboring properties.
- Site observations suggest the building is not being used for purely ancillary purposes, as evidenced by the physical subdivision of the rear garden and the presence of separate entrance points with doorbells.
- The applicant failed to provide clarity on inconsistencies between the submitted drawings and the as-built structure, particularly regarding the internal floor area and unrecorded fenestration on the east and south elevations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Land Use Zoning Objective RESPolicy H14H14 Objective 1Section 12.6.8 (Extensions)GI4 Objective 1South Dublin County Council House Extension Design Guide 2010
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a first-party appeal against the refusal of retention permission for a single-storey garden building (approx. 49-60m²) at 17 Wheatfields Close, Clondalkin. The applicant proposed the structure as an ancillary garage, playroom, and home office. However, the Inspector noted that the garden had been subdivided into three distinct zones with separate access doors and doorbells, indicating the possible use of the structure as independent habitable accommodation. The Inspector arg...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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