WEB1606/22
1. Construction of a new two storey 3-bedroom dwelling, 2. Modification to the existing vehicular access to serve the new dwelling exiting on to Villa Park Road, Dublin 7. 3. Modification to the existing boundary wall to front, side and back of the site. 4. Proposed new pedestrian access to serve the new dwelling exiting on to Villa Park Drive. 5. All drainage, structural and associated site works to be implemented, including the connections of all mains services to the proposed dwelling.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling fails to integrate with the character of the area and would negatively impact residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design of the proposed dwelling fails to successfully integrate with the existing character of the surrounding residential area.
- The development would seriously injure the residential amenities of nearby properties and potentially depreciate their value.
- The proposal is contrary to the Z1 zoning objective and specific housing policies (QH7 and QH22) intended to protect residential character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a new two-storey, three-bedroom house in the side garden of 1 Villa Park Drive, Navan Road. The development was refused by Dublin City Council as the design was considered out of character with the established neighborhood. The planning authority determined that the proposal would undermine the Z1 residential zoning objective, fail to meet development plan policies QH7 and QH22, and result in a negative impact on the residential amenities and propert...PDF Document Missing
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