SD23A/0085

Permission for demolishing of extension to rear and provision of new entrance and porch to front. Construction of one, two storey, two bedroom semi-detached townhouse with solar panels 3m x 2m to front elevation with private entrance adjoining existing property.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed dwelling provides sub-standard internal accommodation that fails to meet minimum floor area and room dimension standards, thereby contravening the 'RES' zoning objective.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling fails to meet the minimum internal floor area requirements of 80 sq.m (Development Plan) or 70 sq.m (Housing Guidelines), providing only 67.6 sq.m.
  • Individual room dimensions, including bedroom floor areas, bedroom widths, and living room width, are below the mandatory minimum standards, and no dedicated storage is provided.
  • The development contravenes the 'RES' zoning objective of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 as it would provide sub-standard accommodation and injure the residential amenity of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RES

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing rear extension and the construction of a new two-storey, two-bedroom dwelling at 45 Parc Mhuire, Saggart, Dublin 24. The proposal was refused by South Dublin County Council primarily because the internal living standards fell significantly short of the requirements set out in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Quality Housing for Sustainable Communities Guidelines 2007. Specifically, the total floor area...
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