Core Refusal Reason
The development represents a haphazard and incongruous intervention forward of the established building line that is out of character with the streetscape, injures residential and visual amenities, and sets an undesirable precedent contrary to the 'RES' zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The placement of the cabin in the front garden is highly visually intrusive and represents an incongruous form of development that fails to respect the established building line of the residential area.
- The development is inconsistent with the 'RES' zoning objective under the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, which aims to protect and/or improve residential amenity.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for haphazard developments in the area and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'RES'Policy QDP11Policy H13, Objective 5Policy H14Section 12.6.8 (Residential Consolidation)South Dublin County Council House Extension Guide (2010)
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a first-party appeal against the refusal of retention permission for a 13-15 sq m detached timber cabin (used as an office/store) and a boundary wall at a triangular corner site in Rathfarnham. While the appellant argued that the site's unusual shape necessitated placing the structure in the side/front garden area, the Inspector found the structure to be 'overbearing and domineering' from the public realm. Key arguments centered on the cabin's location forward of the establ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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