Core Refusal Reason
The proposed residential density of approximately 10 units per hectare is significantly below the required minimum of 35 units per hectare for the zoned land, representing an inefficient and unsustainable use of serviced land.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed density of 10 units per hectare is considered too low for the site's 'Objective A' residential zoning, falling well short of the expected 35 units per hectare minimum.
- The development constitutes an inefficient and unsustainable use of land that fails to align with national compact growth objectives and the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlement Guidelines 2024.
- Approval would set an undesirable precedent for low-density development in the locality and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3.1Policy Objective PHP18
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of an existing two-storey dwelling at Carrigmore, Golf Lane, Dublin 18, for residential redevelopment. The local authority refused permission primarily because the proposed density of approximately 10 units per hectare is significantly lower than the 35 units per hectare expected for a site with a residential (Objective 'A') zoning. Despite constraints regarding the Foxrock ACA and tree protection, the planning authority determined that the project fails to com...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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