Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, resulting in substandard residential amenity for future occupants and negatively impacting the amenity of existing residents through overshadowing, overlooking, and loss of open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed unit provides a poor level of residential amenity due to its layout, orientation, and lack of natural light, while also causing overlooking and overshadowing of existing dwellings.
- The private open space provided is substandard, consisting of a small, narrow, north-facing courtyard enclosed by high walls, which sets a negative precedent for similar developments.
- The development represents overdevelopment of a restricted site, significantly reducing communal open space for existing residents and causing adverse physical impacts on the original building's apartments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the construction of a one-bedroom semi-detached dwelling at 1 Maryfield Avenue, Artane, Dublin 5, situated on a corner site. Dublin City Council refused the proposal on the grounds that it represents overdevelopment of a constrained site. The decision highlights that the new structure would provide an unacceptably low standard of living for future residents regarding light and private open space, while simultaneously injuring the residential amenities of ex...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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