Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling constitutes haphazard and disorderly development that would negatively impact the established residential character and the amenities of neighboring properties through overbearing visual impacts and loss of privacy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting of the dwelling behind a boundary wall on lands not fully within the applicant's control results in a haphazard and disorderly form of development that is incongruous with the area's character.
- The proximity of the structure to No. 2 Lough Conn Road would create an unacceptable overbearing visual impact and intrusion on the existing residential amenity space.
- The proposed private open space for the new dwelling would suffer from significant overlooking and a subsequent loss of privacy from the neighboring property at No. 52 Drumfinn Road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a new detached two-storey, two-bedroom dwelling on a site located between 2 Lough Conn Road and 52 Drumfinn Road in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Dublin City Council refused permission because the development's siting was considered haphazard and disorderly, failing to integrate with the established residential character. Furthermore, the proposal was found to conflict with the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 zoning objectives, as it would negativel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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