3411/23
PERMISSION: The development will consist of (i) the partial change of use of the existing single storey commercial building to allow for the provision of 1 no. three-bedroom residential dwelling with associated private amenity space (90sq.m) and 2 no. on-curtilage vehicular parking spaces; and (ii) all ancillary works, inclusive of revisions to internal layout/ external finishes, provision of bin store area and boundary treatments necessary to facilitate the proposed development. The proposed works will reduce the size of the commercial building from 633sq.m to 317sq.m.
Core Refusal Reason
Substandard residential amenity due to poor outlook and lack of private open space, combined with excessive car parking provision on a backland site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling provides an unsatisfactory standard of residential amenity characterized by poor outlook from living and bedroom areas and a total absence of usable private open space.
- The proposal represents piecemeal backland development that is contrary to the Z1 zoning objective, which aims to protect, provide, and improve residential amenities.
- The development facilitates an oversupply of car parking in excess of Development Plan standards, which would set an undesirable precedent and injure the amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the partial change of use of a home studio at 74 Clareville Road, Harold's Cross, into a residential dwelling. Located on a backland site, the development was refused primarily because it failed to provide adequate residential amenity for future occupants, specifically regarding outlook and private open space. Furthermore, the planning authority cited concerns over the excessive retention of 19 car parking spaces for the reduced commercial element plus additional residentia...PDF Document Missing
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