SD22A/0425

Alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Refs. 5D16A/0269 and 5D18A/O285) comprising; Retention permission for: (i) an increase in the number of residential apartment units from 37 to 42 units now consisting of 2 one-bedroom units, 34 two-bedroom units, and 6 three-bedroom units, and; (ii) all associated site and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development; Planning permission for: (i) the amalgamation of unit nos. 22 and 23 and the amalgamation of unit nos. 34 and 33; (ii) internal alterations to provide for an increased quantum of storage space; (iii) alterations to private amenity spaces to provide for extension of ground floor private courtyards and balconies, of unit nos. 6-11, 17-20, 22-25, 27-30, 32-35, and 37-40 and the addition of private amenity spaces to unit nos. 12-16, 21, 26, 31, 36, and 41-42; (iv) the provision of fire escape stairs from the third floor to the fourth floor; (v) revisions to the permitted site layout to now provide for 50 car parking spaces (inclusive of 3 disabled parking spaces and 5 electric vehicle charging spaces); (vi) the provision of 110 residential bicycle spaces (88 residential bicycle spaces and 22 visitor bicycle spaces); (vii) relocation of bin store from eastern boundary wall to northern boundary wall; (viii) landscaping, including communal public open space comprising 1 playground (583sq.m total), and all associated boundary treatments, and; (ix) all associated site and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development.

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

Substandard residential amenity and poor design quality, specifically regarding internal layout, single-aspect units, and inadequate sunlight.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed design and configuration result in substandard accommodation and inadequate residential amenity due to poor internal layouts, single-aspect units, and insufficient sunlight.
  • The development materially contravenes local housing policies and national standards, including the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments Guidelines 2020.
  • Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively harm the residential amenities and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves alterations to a previously approved development at Larkfield House, Coldcut Road, Liffey Valley. The planning authority refused the retention element of the application because the design failed to address previous concerns, resulting in poor-quality living environments characterized by inadequate sunlight and poor internal configurations. These deficiencies were found to contravene the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 and national apartment design guidelines...
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