Core Refusal Reason
Unacceptable impact on the residential amenity of adjacent properties due to the scale, height, and layout of the proposed dwelling on a constrained site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height and projection of the proposed dwelling beyond the rear elevation of the adjacent property would result in an unacceptable impact on residential amenity.
- The narrow separation distance to the party boundary and the overall scale of the building are unsuitable for the constrained nature of the site.
- The development fails to comply with the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 standards regarding residential design and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
H13 Objective 2H13 Objective 5Section 12.6.8
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling and entrance improvements at Main Street, Commons Little, Newcastle, Co. Dublin. South Dublin County Council refused the application on the grounds that the development's configuration, scale, and proximity to site boundaries would negatively affect the amenity of neighboring properties. The decision highlights that the dwelling's height and rear projection, combined with the constrained nature of the site, represent a breach of specific h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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