Core Refusal Reason
The proposed first-floor design would cause significant overshadowing of adjacent residential amenities to the west, violating County Development Plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design of the first floor level results in significant overshadowing behind the main building line, adversely affecting the residential amenities of the property to the west.
- The development is contrary to Section 12.3.7.1 of the County Development Plan and does not align with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The applicant failed to provide a sufficient policy-based justification for the demolition of the existing dwelling as required by Section 12.3.9 and Policy Objective CA6.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7.1Section 12.3.9Policy Objective CA6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of an existing 178sqm two-storey dwelling at 32 Deerpark Road, Mount Merrion, to facilitate a replacement dwelling. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the first-floor design would lead to unacceptable overshadowing of the neighboring property to the west, contravening Section 12.3.7.1 of the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the authority noted that the applicant's rationale for demolishing the existing structure was insufficient an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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