Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to unauthorized design changes that are visually out of character with the area and significant technical deficiencies regarding drainage and public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant introduced substantial unrequested design changes, including an increased ridge height, which would be visually incongruous and detrimental to the character of the surrounding residential area.
- The submission failed to provide adequate technical details regarding percolation testing and drainage infrastructure, specifically lacking compliance with BRE Digest 365 standards.
- The proposed surface water management, involving an overflow connection to an adjacent property rather than the public network, is unacceptable and poses a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
to protect and/or improve residential amenity
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey detached dwelling on a site adjacent to 22 Killakee Green, Dublin 24. The local authority refused the development primarily because the applicant introduced significant design modifications during the further information stage—such as raising the ridge height—that were deemed visually out of character with the neighborhood. Additionally, the proposal failed to meet technical requirements for drainage and public health, specifically regarding pe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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