3185/23
PERMISSION: The development will consist of the proposed construction of a new detached single storey 1-bedroom apartment dwelling to side / front garden of existing dwelling. A proposed 1.5 storey element over kitchen space to house plant equipment. Green roof proposed to new dwelling with private courtyard space to side with open roof brise soleil. Also 1 new vehicular entrance, + driveway for 1 off street car space, new boundary walls, separation of front gardens and all other ancillary site works included in the application.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its visually obtrusive impact on the established building line and the provision of substandard, overshadowed private open space on a constrained site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling would sit forward of the established building line, creating a visually obtrusive and incongruous feature that reduces the openness of the streetscape at a prominent corner.
- The proposed private open space is inadequate, poorly accessible from living areas, and subject to persistent overshadowing due to its enclosed design and high boundary walls.
- The development represents overdevelopment of the site and would set an undesirable precedent for similar poor-quality residential schemes in the wider area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a new dwelling at 31 Edenmore Crescent, Artane, Dublin 5. Dublin City Council refused permission primarily because the structure would breach the established front building line, resulting in a visually jarring impact on the streetscape. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the proposed private amenity space was of poor quality, lacked sufficient openness, and was inadequately sized, which, combined with the site's constraints, constit...PDF Document Missing
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