3054/23
The development is to consist of the demolition of all existing single storey structures on site and the construction of a six-storey apartment block comprising a total of 13 apartments [12 no. two-bedroom and 1 no. three-bedroom] with associated areas of balcony and roof terrace, and 3 no. three-storey townhouses [2 no. three-bedroom and 1 no. two-bedroom] together with associated off-street car parking, landscaping and new boundary treatments.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development exhibits excessive scale and poor design, leading to adverse impacts on neighboring residential amenities and failing to meet minimum standards for future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and massing of the proposal would visually dominate the streetscape and cause significant overbearing and overlooking impacts on adjoining properties.
- The application failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with mandatory residential development standards, resulting in poor amenity for future residents.
- The development is contrary to the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments Guidelines 2020 and the overarching policies of the Dublin City Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of existing single-storey structures at a former builders' yard in Inchicore, Dublin 10, to facilitate a new development. Dublin City Council refused the application primarily because the proposed building's height and form were considered too dominant for the site's context, threatening the residential privacy of neighbors. Furthermore, the layout and lack of technical detail meant the project failed to ensure a high-quality living environment for future tenan...PDF Document Missing
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