3021/24

Permission is sought for one two bedroom three storey dormer style house (attic store and plant area) and SUDs unit on site together with widened vehicular access ITM coordinates 713267/739279.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed infill development fails to harmonize with the character and scale of the existing streetscape, particularly the adjacent single-storey cottages, due to its excessive height, bulk, and incompatible roof profile.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed house design, including its height and roof profile, is at variance with neighboring properties and would appear incongruous within the immediate streetscape.
  • While the principle of a dwelling on this Z1-zoned infill site is acceptable, the applicant failed to meaningfully address concerns regarding height and bulk despite requests for further information.
  • The development would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and fails to comply with the compatibility standards for infill housing set out in the Dublin City Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective Z1 (Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods)Section 15.13.3 (Infill/Side Garden Housing Developments)Section 15.5.2 (Infill Development)Policy QHSN6 (Urban Consolidation)Policy QHSN10 (Urban Density)Policy QHSN22 (Adaptable and Flexible Housing)Policy QHSN37 (Houses and Apartments)Section 15.4 (Key Design Principles)Section 15.13.4 (Backland Development)Appendix 5 (Transport and Mobility)Appendix 16 (Guidelines for daylight and sunlight)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a two-bedroom, three-storey dormer-style house on a vacant, 'L' shaped infill plot between two single-storey cottages at 50-52 Jamestown Road, Finglas. The site context is predominantly low-scale residential. The Inspector notes an extensive planning history of refusals on the site for more intensive apartment developments. While acknowledging the policy support for urban consolidation and intensification, the Inspector argues that the proposed design—measurin...
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