Core Refusal Reason
Material contravention of a previous planning permission and overdevelopment of a restricted site resulting in the loss of required open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal materially contravenes conditions of a previous permission (ABP-302053-18) by building on land designated as open space for existing dwellings.
- The development constitutes overdevelopment on a restricted site, leading to a cramped layout that would set an undesirable precedent.
- The project fails to protect residential amenity, violating the RS zoning objective and specific development plan standards for open space.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS zoning objectiveObjective DMS44
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a storey and a half dwelling at Scotch Stone Court, Swords, Co. Dublin. The site is located on land previously designated as communal open space for three existing houses under a prior planning grant. The local authority refused the application because it would result in the loss of this essential green space, violating previous planning conditions. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed an overdevelopment of a restricted site that would negatively impact res...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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