Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment and negative impact on the setting of a Protected Structure and residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure constitutes overdevelopment of the site and negatively impacts the setting of the Protected Structure.
- The development injures the residential amenity of the property's occupants regarding aspect and private open space provision.
- The scale and position of the structure are overbearing on adjoining properties and set an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z2 zoning objectiveCity Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of an external garden amenity room at 60 Rathmines Road Upper, a Protected Structure located in a Z2 zoned area. The local authority refused permission because the structure's scale and location represent overdevelopment that detracts from the historical setting of the main building. Furthermore, it was deemed to negatively affect the living conditions of both current and neighboring residents through loss of open space and an overbearing physical presence....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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