Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of the site and provides inadequate and unuseable private open space, which would be seriously injurious to the residential amenities of future occupants and contrary to the RS Residential zoning objective of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The layout provides communal open space that is fragmented and poorly situated, offering little beneficial use to the occupants of units 1 to 4 and presenting accessibility issues for unit 2.
- The proposed development is considered overdevelopment, resulting in a cramped layout that fails to provide a high-quality residential environment consistent with the character of the area.
- While the principle of infill development is acceptable, the current proposal materially contravenes the development plan's core objective to protect and improve residential amenity for future occupants.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RS (Residential)Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029Section 14.5Section 14.6.2Table 14.4Objective GINHO50Objective GINHO59Objective DMSO5Objective DMSO20Policy SPQHP34Policy SPQHP36Policy SPQHP38Objective SPQHO39Table 2.14
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the demolition of a dilapidated dwelling and the construction of six detached four-bedroom, two-storey houses on a 0.3547-hectare site in Rush, Co. Dublin. The site is a deep, narrow infill lot situated between South Shore Road and Sundrive Road, within an area transitioning from horticultural use to residential. The Planning Authority initially refused permission on three grounds, including overdevelopment and impact on a Highly Sensitive Landscape. On appea...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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