Core Refusal Reason
The proposed design, scale, and massing would negatively impact the residential amenities of neighboring properties and contravene the Z1 zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, and massing of the proposal would significantly detract from the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
- The development contravenes the Z1 zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, which aims to protect and improve residential amenities.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area and would be contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1 zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to modify the roof design and increase the height of a structure located at the rear of 4 Orchard Road, Dublin 3. Dublin City Council refused the application on the grounds that the increased scale and massing would adversely affect the residential amenities of adjacent properties. The decision noted that the development would be inconsistent with the Z1 zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and would establish an undesirable precedent for the surroun...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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