2560189

Permission for development which consists of: the demolition of the existing single storey dwelling with built in roof space and the construction of a two storey building containing 4 No. two bedroom residential units and all associated site and external works including a widened site entrance, drainage connections and ancillary sheltered bin store and storage sheds

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to over-intensification of the site, being out of character with the established pattern of single-family dwellings, and failing to meet mandatory separation distance requirements to protect neighbor privacy.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed density and multi-unit format are incongruous with the established urban grain of Renmore Road, which is defined by single-family dwellings on individual plots.
  • The development exceeds the recommended density ranges for suburban areas as set out in the City Development Plan and National Planning Guidelines.
  • The proposal fails to comply with Specific Planning Policy Requirement (SPPR) 1 regarding separation distances, leading to undue overlooking of adjacent private amenity spaces from first-floor balconies.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.6Policy 3.5Table 3.2Section 11.3.1 (f)Section 11.3.1 (g)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought to demolish an existing 140sqm bungalow at 58 Renmore Road to construct a two-storey building containing four two-bedroom apartments. While the site is zoned for residential use, the Planning Authority determined that the scale and intensity of the proposal would represent a dramatic alteration to the prevailing character of the mature suburb. The application was ultimately refused because it would set an undesirable precedent for over-development, exceed density standards, ...
SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.