3475/23
The development will consist of (1) the construction of a single storey flat roof 2 bedroom detached dwelling house within the rear garden, (2) vehicular parking is within the previous constructed parking area off Calderwood Grove, (3) new pedestrian gate within boundary wall to Calderwood Grove, (4) connections to all services and all necessary ancillary site development works to facilitate this development.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development provides suboptimal private open space that fails to meet adequate standards for daylight, sunlight, and general residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 32.5sq.m of private amenity space is of restricted width and layout, failing to provide a satisfactory standard of amenity for future residents.
- The outdoor areas would suffer from poor daylight and sunlight levels due to the presence of mature trees and high boundary walls exceeding 2.7m in height.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for suboptimal private open space and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey dwelling at 1 Calderwood Road, Drumcondra. The application was refused by the local authority because the proposed private open space, comprising a narrow triangular garden and a high-walled courtyard, was deemed insufficient in quality. Specifically, the layout and surrounding constraints, including mature trees and high walls, would lead to poor daylight and sunlight access. The development was therefore considered to offer an unsatisfa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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