SD23A/0112

Enlarge existing single storey garage and outhouse to provide one living unit (ancillary only to existing hairdressing business) with pitched roof and with dormers to front and rear, in lieu of previously granted permission Ref. SD20B/0074 (to enlarge single storey garage and outhouse to provide storage and workshop and to replace flat roof with pitched roof) and with connection to all services and associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to unacceptable overlooking of adjacent properties and the provision of substandard residential accommodation for future occupants.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The inclusion of four dormer windows would result in an unacceptable level of overlooking and loss of amenity for neighboring properties.
  • The development fails to provide adequate private amenity space and internal storage, resulting in a substandard level of accommodation.
  • The constrained nature of the site makes the proposal contrary to the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the proper planning of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

H13 Objective 2H13 Objective 3H13 Objective 5Section 12.6.8Table 3.20

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission to enlarge an existing single-storey garage and outhouse at 3 Whitehall Road West, Dublin 12, to create a new living unit. The planning authority refused the application on two main grounds: first, that the proposed dormer windows would cause significant privacy issues for adjacent residents; and second, that the site's constraints led to a design with insufficient outdoor space and storage. Consequently, the proposal was deemed to offer a poor standard of residen...
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