Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents inappropriate and piecemeal backland development that would injure the residential amenities of the existing dwelling through the loss of private open space and would create a traffic hazard due to deficient access width and restricted sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes an unplanned and ad-hoc backland project that would create an undesirable precedent for haphazard residential development in the area.
- The loss of private amenity space serving No. 2 Corduff Cottages would be seriously injurious to the residential character and amenities of the existing property.
- The proposed access arrangements are deficient in terms of width and sightlines, meaning the development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RSPolicy CSP12Policy SPQHP38Objective SPQHO37Objective SPQHO39Objective SPQHO42Objective DMSO31Section 14.8.1Section 14.10.1Table 14.4Table 14.8Table 14.19
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns an appeal against Fingal County Council's decision to refuse permission for a 100sqm single-storey bungalow to the rear of No. 2 Corduff Cottages, Blanchardstown. The appeal site consists of a former garden/allotment plot accessed via a narrow rear laneway. While the site is zoned 'RS' for residential development, the Inspector determined that the proposal represents piecemeal backland development. The Inspector's primary arguments focus on the negative impact on the parent ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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