SD23A/0067

Construct a single storey one bedroom residential unit to the rear of existing two storey dwelling in rear garden space and to use existing side entrance for means of ingress and egress with all necessary site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal fails to meet minimum residential design standards and lacks independent vehicular access and adequate on-site parking.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling fails to meet the minimum internal standards for a self-contained one-bedroom house, resulting in a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupiers.
  • The development lacks independent vehicular access and relies on the existing dwelling for egress, which is insufficient for a new detached unit.
  • The absence of dedicated on-site parking would lead to hazardous parking in the public realm, endangering public safety and contravening the residential zoning objective.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 12.6.7Section 12.6.8

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission for a single-storey, one-bedroom residential unit located to the rear of an existing property at 8 Oatfield Avenue, Dublin 22. South Dublin County Council refused the development because it failed to comply with the minimum floor area and design standards set out in the 2022-2028 Development Plan, ensuring poor living conditions. Furthermore, the lack of separate vehicular access and adequate parking provision was deemed a traffic hazard that would negatively im...
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