Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to meet minimum residential standards and would negatively impact the amenity of the existing building and the surrounding area, contrary to the 'Z1' zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling fails to meet minimum standards for floor area, room sizes, private amenity space, and daylight penetration, providing a poor standard of residential amenity.
- The development would have a detrimental impact on the existing apartment building due to site subdivision, loss of communal space, and an overbearing visual impact from the two-storey structure.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that necessary vehicular movements could be safely undertaken or provide secure bicycle parking in accordance with development plan requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1Appendix 5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey, two-bedroom janitor's dwelling located at the rear of 36-37 Earl Street South, Dublin 8. The application was refused by the local authority as the dwelling failed to meet the minimum internal and external residential standards required for sustainable communities, including floor areas and private amenity space. Furthermore, the development was deemed to have a significantly detrimental and overbearing impact on the existing apartment building on-...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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