4601/22

The development will consist of the following: (i) demolition of non-original rear (single-storey) and side (two storey) extensions and construction of new two-storey extension to the rear; (ii) demolition of 2 no. single-storey ancillary shed buildings and construction of 4 no. two-storey, two bedroom terraced dwellings each with individual rear garden and accessed via shared area to the front accommodating seating, bicycle parking and bin store all to the side, (iii) all associated works including boundary treatments, landscaping, infrastructure and SuDs necessary to facilitate the development.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of the site, providing substandard residential accommodation and negatively impacting the architectural character and residential amenities of the surrounding area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development represents overdevelopment and fails to meet minimum floor area and layout standards, resulting in substandard residential amenity for future occupants.
  • The design is visually incongruous and fails to respect the surrounding architectural context, leading to a negative impact on the character of the area.
  • The proposal would result in undue overlooking of adjacent private open space, thereby injuring the residential amenities and depreciating the value of neighboring properties.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Z1 residential zoning objective

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for development involving the demolition of non-original structures at 54 Nash Street, Inchicore, Dublin 8. The proposal was refused by Dublin City Council primarily because it represented overdevelopment of a Z1-zoned site, offering substandard living conditions that fall short of national and local housing guidelines. Additionally, the design was deemed incompatible with the local architectural context, posing a threat to the privacy and property values of ne...
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