Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a corner site due to excessive scale and bulk, insufficient private amenity space, and a lack of justification for the demolition of the existing dwelling in favor of retrofit or reuse.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, volume, and bulk of the proposed 3-storey dwellings are overbearing in the context of the corner site and create an undue risk of overshadowing.
- The development fails to provide the required quantum of quality, useable private amenity space as specified in Section 12.8.3.3 of the County Development Plan.
- The applicant did not sufficiently justify the demolition of the existing house or demonstrate that a deep retrofit and reuse of the structure was not a viable alternative.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.8.3.3Section 12.3.7.5Section 12.3.7.7Section 12.3.9Policy Objective PHP19Policy Objective CA6
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing dwelling at 1 Old Rectory Park, Dundrum, to be replaced by two 3-storey houses. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the resulting development was deemed too bulky and overbearing for its corner location, potentially causing overshadowing and failing to meet private open space standards. Additionally, the proposal was found to be contrary to sustainable development policies within the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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