Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that fails to meet County Development Plan standards for infill and corner sites, resulting in poor residential amenity and negative visual impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents overdevelopment of the site characterized by poor design, inappropriate siting on the side boundary, and insufficient provision for external refuse storage.
- The proposal would negatively impact residential amenity due to the loss of privacy from the proposed first-floor terrace and a lack of adequate outlook from the first-floor rear bedroom.
- The project would damage the visual and residential character of the surrounding area and set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable developments in the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7Section 12.3.7.5Section 12.3.7.7
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the provision of two dwelling units at 37 Blackthorn Court, Sandyford, Dublin 16. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council refused the application because the design and siting failed to comply with specific development plan policies regarding additional accommodation in built-up areas. The refusal was grounded in concerns over overdevelopment, inadequate living conditions for future residents—specifically regarding outlook and amenity space—and the potential for...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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