WEB1418/23
The demolition of existing single storey extension to the side and shed in rear garden in order to construct two new two bedroom dwellings attached to the existing house and alterations to existing boundary walls to allow for widened vehicular entrance into the existing dwelling and new vehicular entrance into a shared parking space for the new dwellings.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that fails to meet minimum residential standards for internal space, daylight, and private amenity, negatively impacting both future residents and the existing dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed houses fail to meet minimum standards for overall floor area, aggregate living area, and bedroom sizes, while also providing inadequate daylight, sunlight, and outlook for future residents.
- The development represents overdevelopment of the side garden, resulting in a substandard level of private amenity space for the existing occupants of No. 2 Beneavin Road.
- The proposal contravenes the Z1 zoning objective and fails to comply with Ministerial Guidelines and the Dublin City Development Plan, thereby injuring the residential amenities and property values in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1 zoning objectiveSection 15.11 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022 – 2028
Decision Document Summary
The application sought the demolition of a side extension and shed at 2 Beneavin Road, Finglas East, to facilitate the construction of two new two-storey dwellings in the side garden. Dublin City Council refused permission on the grounds that the development would result in substandard residential amenity due to inadequate internal dimensions and poor light levels. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the project constituted overdevelopment, as it would significantly reduce the p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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