Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development provides substandard private open space in terms of quantity and quality, while failing to provide adequate technical details regarding site access, sightlines, and landscaping.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 3-bedroom dwelling fails to meet the minimum requirement of 40sqm of private open space, and the proposed layout to the front of the building line is substandard in design and usability.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding the access entrance width, driveway arrangement, and visibility sightlines required for transportation safety.
- The design of the dwelling is considered out of character due to an excessively high chimney stack, and the application lacks necessary landscaping and tree protection measures in accordance with BS 5837:2012.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO27Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029SPPR 2 Minimum Private Open Space StandardsSustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2024)Article 35 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of existing structures and the development of a 3-bedroom dwelling on a site located to the rear of AJK Motors Limited off Golf Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. The local authority refused permission primarily due to a significant shortfall in private amenity space, which was deemed both quantitatively insufficient and qualitatively poor in its positioning. Furthermore, the application was found to be deficient in technical detail regarding safe road access and sightlin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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