WEB2055/22

The development will consist of the demolition of the existing shed, partial demolition of the front and side boundary wall and the construction of a new detached, two-story, two-bedroom house, a single-storey shed, new boundary wall, new vehicular access, 1no. parking space, associated SUDS drainage and hard and soft landscaping.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed dwelling positions a full two-story gable wall directly on the property boundary facing a corner, which is contrary to Development Plan standards, and the layout removes essential side access for the existing dwelling, resulting in a substandard level of residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The use of a two-story side gable wall as a boundary facing a corner road is explicitly discouraged by the Development Plan and would result in an overbearing impact on the public realm.
  • The proposed layout fails to meet the functional needs of both the existing and proposed dwellings by extinguishing side access for the original house, leading to substandard residential amenity regarding bin storage and deliveries.
  • While the principle of infill densification at this location is acceptable, the current design and siting deficiencies are so significant that they cannot be remedied by condition and require a fundamental redesign.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective Z1Section 15.13.3 (Infill/Side Garden Housing Developments)Section 5.9 (Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the demolition of an existing shed and the construction of a new detached, two-story, two-bedroom house in the side garden of 8 Olney Crescent, Terenure. Dublin City Council originally refused permission on the grounds that the development would breach the established building line and appear visually incongruous. Upon appeal, the Inspector disagreed with the Council's assessment regarding the building line, noting that infill corner developments naturally disrupt secondary...
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