3562/23
The development will consist of alterations to approved planning permission 2799/20 as follows: 1. The construction of 5.7sqm extension to flats at 1st & 2nd floor levels. 2. The internal reconfiguration of the staff welfare & storage areas to the 2 storey rear extension approved under planning application 2799/20. No works are proposed to the external size & appearance. 3. Subdivision of 2nd floor flat (approved as 1no. 2 bed flat under pp2799/20) to 2no. 1 bed flats. On completion the total development will consist of the previously granted 2no. one bedroom flats at first floor level, 2no. 1 bed flats at second floor level, and previously granted 1 no. 2 bedroom flat at third floor level. The licenced premises on the ground floor is to be retained.
Core Refusal Reason
Substandard residential amenity for future occupants due to inadequate space provision and poor access to daylight and sunlight.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would provide a poor level of residential amenity for future occupants in terms of space provision and access to daylight and sunlight.
- The proposal is contrary to the Z1 land use zoning objective and the provisions of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for unsuitable forms of development and fails to comply with Section 28 Ministerial Guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought alterations to a previously approved planning permission (2799) at 27/28 Mountpleasant Avenue Lower, Rathmines. The development was refused primarily because the proposed subdivision of residential units would result in substandard living conditions for future residents, specifically regarding internal space and natural light. The planning authority concluded that the project would conflict with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and Ministerial Guidelines, while sett...PDF Document Missing
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