Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes over-development of the site characterized by excessive density, bulk, and massing, resulting in inadequate setbacks, overlooking, and substandard open space provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development exhibits excessive density, site coverage, and bulk, leading to inadequate rear setbacks that cause unacceptable overlooking and an overbearing visual impact on adjacent dwellings and the streetscape.
- The proposal fails to meet the qualitative and quantitative standards for private, communal, and public open space, representing a significant shortfall in residential amenity for future occupants.
- The scheme is contrary to multiple specific policy objectives of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would establish an undesirable precedent for similar over-development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective PHP20Section 12.8.7.1Section 12.3.7.5Section 12.3.7.7Section 12.3.9Section 12.8.3.3(i)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing bungalow and associated structures at Tambou, Clonskeagh Road, Dublin 14, to be replaced by a new residential development. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council refused permission on the grounds that the scheme represented an over-development of the site. The planning authority determined that the excessive scale and massing, combined with insufficient separation distances and substandard open space provision, would negatively impact the res...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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