Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of a restricted site in a Z2 Residential Conservation Area, resulting in substandard residential amenity and poor quality private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling provides substandard private open space characterized by modest dimensions and poor natural light due to enclosure by high walls.
- The development constitutes overdevelopment of a severely restricted site in terms of its scale, plot size, and inadequate parking provision.
- The proposal would set a negative precedent for similar substandard developments, undermining the Z2 zoning objective to protect and improve the amenities of residential conservation areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z2 Residential Conservation Area
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a new development at 67 Abbeyfield, Killester, a site located within a Z2 Residential Conservation Area. Dublin City Council refused the application on the grounds that it represents overdevelopment of a constrained site. The decision highlighted that the resulting residential amenity would be substandard, specifically regarding the quality of private open space and daylight access, and concluded that...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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