Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, resulting in overbearing impacts, overshadowing of adjacent properties, and insufficient private open space provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey dwelling, due to its scale and proximity to boundaries, would cause significant overshadowing and an overbearing impact on the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
- The development represents an over-intensification of use on a constrained site, failing to provide adequate private amenity space for both the proposed dwelling and the existing house.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for substandard infill development and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DM O1Objective DM O3Section 11.4.1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a two-storey infill dwelling and a new entrance at Marian Avenue, Roxboro Road, Limerick. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the proposed structure's massing and proximity to boundaries would negatively impact the privacy and light of neighboring homes. Additionally, the restricted nature of the site resulted in a layout that failed to meet minimum standards for private open space, signifying overdevelopment that is inconsistent w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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