Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to substandard private open space for the existing dwelling, overlooking of neighboring property, and the loss of off-street parking facilities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed vehicle access route bisects the private open space of the existing house, resulting in an unsatisfactory and fragmented layout for current residents.
- The positioning of the first-floor bedroom would lead to direct overlooking and a loss of privacy for the rear elevation of the neighboring property at no. 12 Newtown Cottages.
- The permanent loss of in-curtilage parking for the existing dwelling would likely cause an overspill of vehicles onto the street where parking capacity is already limited.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 16.10.2
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a detached three-bedroom, two-storey dormer dwelling in the garden of 11 Newtown Cottages, Coolock. Dublin City Council refused permission because the site layout compromised the residential amenity of the existing house by bisecting its private open space and removing necessary off-street parking. Furthermore, the development was deemed injurious to the privacy of the adjacent property at no. 12 and was found to be contrary to the standards set out i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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