Core Refusal Reason
The proposed extension would result in insufficient usable private open space remaining at the rear of the dwelling, violating development plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would leave the subject dwelling with a limited and inadequate amount of usable private open space to the rear.
- The proposal fails to comply with the specific criteria for rear extensions as set out in Section 12.3.7.1 (ii) of the County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments that compromise residential amenity through over-development of site footprints.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.1 (ii)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a rear extension to an existing dwelling at 4 Stanford, Harlech Grove, Dublin 14, intended to provide additional dining and living space. The application was refused by the local authority primarily because the scale of the extension would excessively reduce the available private open space for the residents. This reduction was found to be in direct conflict with the County Development Plan's standards for residential extensions in built-up areas and was...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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