Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of the site resulting in inadequate private open space and a negative impact on residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension constitutes a significant overdevelopment of a constrained end-of-terrace site with a modest rear garden.
- The development would substantially reduce the available private open space, failing to comply with the standards set out in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposal would detract from the residential amenities of the area and is contrary to the Z1 zoning objective to protect and improve such amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 1.2 of Appendix 18Z1 zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey rear extension at 33 Clonmore Road, an end-of-terrace residential dwelling in Ballybough. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the scale of the extension relative to the modest site size would result in overdevelopment. Specifically, the loss of private open space was deemed excessive and contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, ultimately failing to protect the residential amenities of current and fu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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