WEB1900/22
1. Construction of new three storey detached dwelling (146m2) on site to side of existing two-storey dwelling (‘Sleepy Hollow’). Development to include provision of roof-lights and roof-mounted photo-voltaic panels to flat roof, together with associated drainage, landscaping, boundary fencing, and ancillary site works. 2. Construction of new single storey glass-roofed conservatory extension (15m2) to southern side of existing house ('Sleepy Hollow'). 3. Alterations to existing front vehicular gates (to existing front boundary wall) - to provide new pedestrian & bicycle access gate to proposed new dwelling.
Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of a Z2 zoned site in a conservation area, resulting in poor residential amenity and adverse visual impacts.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of the site due to its siting, scale, and height, leading to inadequate residential amenity for both the proposed and parent dwellings.
- The development would have an excessively overbearing effect on adjoining properties and negatively impact the visual amenity and character of the conservation area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a three-storey detached dwelling of 146m2 on a site adjacent to 5A Temple Villas in Rathmines, Dublin 6, within a Z2 conservation area. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the development represented an over-intensification of the site. It was determined that the scale and height of the building would result in substandard living conditions for residents, create an overbearing presence for neighbors, and detract from the architectura...PDF Document Missing
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