Core Reason for the Refused Part
The refusal is based on insufficient technical assessment of microclimate and housing quality impacts, alongside concerns that proposed ground-level access modifications would degrade the streetscape and visual amenity of the Cherrywood Town Centre.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate supporting documentation, including Housing Quality Assessments and microclimate reports, to justify the proposed internal layout changes and elevation amendments.
- Significant discrepancies between the submitted drawings, development description, and red line boundaries prevented a comprehensive assessment of the proposed layout changes versus the permitted development.
- The proposed omission of Condition 6A(iv) regarding ground-floor access would result in a poor streetscape interface at a prominent gateway location, conflicting with the design objectives of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Cherrywood Planning SchemeUrban Form Development Framework Section 3.1 Ground Levels and Design ApproachUrban Form Development Framework Section 2.4 Principal Focus and Civic CoreUrban Form Development Framework Section 3.2.3 Principal FrontagesUrban Form Development Framework Section 3.2.5 Reconciling Ground LevelsUrban Form Development Framework Section 3.4 Establishing QualityUrban Form Development Framework Section 4 Public Realm StrategySpecific Objective GI 12022 - 2028 Dun Laoghaire - Rathdown County Development Plan
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought various amendments to a permitted development on a 17.03 ha site within the Townlands of Cherrywood, Laughanstown, Loughlinstown, and Glebe, Dublin 18. While a split decision was issued, the refusal elements focused on the lack of clarity regarding internal reconfigurations and the failure to demonstrate that changes to building elevations would not negatively impact sunlight and daylight performance. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the proposed use of ra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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