Core Refusal Reason
The development provides substandard residential amenity due to inadequate internal floor area and lacks necessary independent vehicular access and on-site parking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The internal floor area of 36 sq.m is significantly below the minimum standards for both a self-contained 1-bedroom house and a family flat, resulting in an unacceptable standard of residential amenity.
- The lack of independent vehicular access and insufficient on-curtilage parking would force vehicles onto the public realm, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- The proposal fails to comply with the residential zoning objective and specific development management standards of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.6.7Section 12.6.8
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to retain and complete a detached single-storey apartment located in the rear garden of 31 Kilakee Lawns, Firhouse. South Dublin County Council refused the application on the grounds that the 36 sq.m unit provides substandard living conditions for future occupiers, failing to meet the minimum space requirements for either a standard dwelling or a 'granny flat'. Additionally, the development's reliance on the main house for access and the absence of dedicated parki...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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