Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet minimum residential standards for internal space and private open space, represents overdevelopment of a constrained site that negatively impacts existing amenities, and lacks legal/safety proof for the proposed vehicular access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling fails to meet the minimum internal floor area and private open space requirements set out in the Quality Housing for Sustainable Communities Guidelines and the County Development Plan.
- The two-storey design on a constrained site results in inadequate separation distances and an incongruous form of development that is out of character with the surrounding area and contrary to infill policy.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate legal interest or landowner consent for the rear laneway access and did not prove that safe vehicular access and egress could be achieved.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 3.20County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a detached two-storey, two-bedroom house at 39 Ballyboden Crescent, Rathfarnham, featuring rear vehicular access. The local authority refused the application primarily because the design provided substandard living conditions for future residents and negatively impacted the amenities of the existing dwelling due to insufficient separation and open space. Furthermore, the development was deemed out of character with the neighborhood and lacked necessary legal...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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