Core Refusal Reason
The proposed mews dwelling was refused due to its excessive scale, massing, and layout, which would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties and the established character of the area, while failing to meet specific development plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The layout, scale, and massing of the mews dwelling would result in significant adverse impacts on the residential amenity of adjacent properties and the area's visual setting.
- The proposal is contrary to the 'RES' zoning objective and fails to comply with Section 12.6.8 of the County Development Plan 2022-2028 concerning residential consolidation.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would be cumulatively harmful to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.6.8RES zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 4-bedroom detached mews-type dwelling with parking and boundary modifications at the rear of 16 St. Peter's Terrace, Dublin 12. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the development's physical form and relationship to existing buildings would harm the residential amenity of the locality. It was determined that the project did not align with the 'RES' zoning objective or the residential consolidation policies of the South Du...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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