Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its overbearing physical impact on neighboring residential amenities and the failure to provide safe, adequate access for emergency services via a narrow laneway.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The two-storey height and excessive length of the dwelling would cause significant visual intrusion and overbearance for the residents of 41 and 43 Seapark Road.
- The development's proximity to the eastern boundary creates a high risk of reducing daylight and sunlight provision to adjacent properties, contrary to Z1 zoning protections.
- The restricted width of the existing laneway is insufficient for essential and emergency service access, posing a traffic hazard and setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1 zoning objectiveSection 4.3.8 of Appendix 5 of Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the sub-division of a residential site at the rear of 139 Kincora Road, Clontarf, to facilitate the construction of a detached two-storey dwelling. While located in an established residential area, the local authority determined that the scale and positioning of the building would negatively impact the residential amenities of neighboring properties on Seapark Road through overbearance and loss of light. Furthermore, the application was refused because the narr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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