SD23B/0423

(i) demolition of single storey kitchen area to the rear of the house of some 9 sq.m, (ii) construction of a new two storey extension of some 138 sq.m within side garden to the west of the house and set back from the front facade, (iii) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal fails to meet development standards for corner/side garden sites and contravenes the 'RES' zoning objective due to its visually obtrusive nature and inconsistency with the local character.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development fails to satisfy the criteria for corner or side garden sites as defined in Section 12.6.8 of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the 2010 House Extension Guide.
  • The proposal contravenes the 'RES' zoning objective, which seeks to protect and improve residential amenity, by being visually obtrusive.
  • The design is considered out of character with the existing dwelling and the surrounding residential area, negatively impacting the proper planning and sustainable development of the site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 12.6.8

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission for the demolition of a single-storey kitchen area at 16 Broadfield Lawns, Rathcoole. South Dublin County Council refused the proposal because it failed to comply with specific planning standards for corner and side garden developments. The planning authority concluded that the development would be visually obtrusive and inconsistent with the character of the existing streetscape, thereby failing to protect the residential amenity of the area as required under t...
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