Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to meet minimum residential standards for internal room sizes and private open space, while its scale and design are incongruous with the established streetscape character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling fails to meet minimum internal room size requirements and provides inadequate private open space for both the existing and proposed residences.
- The excessive scale, height, and roof design are architecturally incompatible with the predominately hipped-roof character of the surrounding streetscape.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively harm the residential and visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 6.8 Residential Consolidation in Urban Areas
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing detached garage and the construction of a new two-storey infill dwelling at 17 Greentrees Road, Dublin 12. The local authority refused the application primarily because the internal layout and private amenity space did not meet the standards set out in the Quality Housing for Sustainable Communities guidelines. Additionally, the building's height and form were considered out of character with the surrounding residential context, posing a negati...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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