3596/23
PERMISSION: For the construction of a house on lands to the rear of no 162 Merrion Road, fronting Sydney Parade Avenue. The development consists of the demolition of the existing boundary wall and the construction of a part two storey plus attic accommodation with dormer windows and part single storey house with integrated garages, the construction of an access route over the grass verge to Sydney Parade Avenue and ancillary site works.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet infill development standards regarding scale and proximity, negatively impacting residential amenity and requiring the removal of significant public trees.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's scale, height, and proximity to boundaries violate infill standards, causing significant negative impacts on adjoining residential amenity and local character.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the locality and materially contravenes the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The removal of two semi-mature trees in the public realm would diminish visual amenity and greening efforts, contravening specific environmental protection policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the construction of a new dwelling on lands to the rear of 162 Merrion Road, Dublin 4. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because its excessive scale and orientation failed to meet the standards for infill development, threatening the amenity of neighboring properties and the established character of the area. Additionally, the project necessitated the removal of two semi-mature trees within the public realm along Sydney Parade, which were d...PDF Document Missing
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