Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to insufficient residential density, inadequate private open space for the dwelling types, and a substandard car parking layout that failed to respond to the urban context.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed density of 41 units per hectare is significantly lower than the required 50-80 units per hectare, materially contravening policies intended to promote compact urban growth and sustainable transport.
- The provision of 43 square metres of private open space for large three-storey dwellings is insufficient for the occupancy levels and fails to meet the minimum standards required by national guidelines.
- The revised car parking arrangements resulted in an inappropriate design solution with incidental leftover space that fails to adequately consider the urban context or the denser character of the surrounding area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective PHP18Kilternan Glenamuck Local Area Plan 2025Policy KGLAP28SPPR 2 of the Guidelines for Planning Authorities: Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements (2024)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the development of a 0.586-hectare site at Dunluce, Glenamuck Road South, Carrickmines, involving the demolition of existing structures and the construction of residential units. The application was refused primarily because the proposed density of 41 units per hectare fell well below the 50-80 units per hectare mandated by the Kilternan Glenamuck Local Area Plan and the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the development failed to provide adequate private amenity space for...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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