WEB2945/25

Harrow Homes Limited seeks planning permission for the partial demolition (14m²) of the existing single storey rear garage (67m²) and its change of use, adaptation and alteration to provide a single storey one bedroom flat (50m²) at the rear of 42 Crumlin Road, Dublin 12 (D12 XF51).

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to substandard residential amenity for future occupiers, negative impacts on neighboring property values, and inadequate laneway width for safe vehicular and emergency access.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed fenestration, lack of quality private open space, and excessive height relative to the rear garden would result in poor privacy and residential amenity for future occupiers.
  • The scale of the development would seriously injure the amenities and depreciate the value of properties in the vicinity, setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
  • The shared laneway is of a substandard nature and lacks the necessary capacity and width to safely accommodate vehicular, emergency, and service access.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028section 4.3.8 of Appendix 5

Decision Document Summary

Harrow Homes Limited sought planning permission for partial demolition and development at 42 Crumlin Road, Dublin 12. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily because the design failed to provide adequate residential amenity for occupants and would negatively impact the character and property values of the surrounding area. Additionally, the development was deemed contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 as the narrow access laneway could not safely accommodate the...
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