D22A/0365

Permission for a residential development. The development will consist of

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to poor design and layout that constitutes piecemeal development, a material contravention of zoning objectives by building on open space land, and inadequate consideration of ecological sensitivities.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed layout fails to achieve a quality sense of place or provide appropriate linkages, resulting in a piecemeal development where Block A would appear visually obtrusive and overbearing from Blackglen Road.
  • The proposal materially contravenes the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 because the 'Terrace Block' is partially located on land zoned Objective 'F' (Open Space), where residential use is not permitted.
  • The application failed to sufficiently demonstrate that the scheme would not be unduly injurious to the environmental and ecological sensitivities of the site, specifically regarding flora and fauna.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy PHP35: Healthy PlacemakingPolicy Objective PHP37 - Public Realm DesignPolicy Objective PHP42 - Building Design & HeightsAppendix 5 (Building Height Strategy)Policy Objective T11: Walking and CyclingPolicy Objective OSR5: Public Health, Open Space and Healthy PlacemakingSection 12.3.1.1 Design Criteria

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a residential development at the 'Four Winds' site on Blackglen Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18. The planning authority refused the application on three primary grounds: poor urban design that failed to integrate with the surrounding context, a material contravention of the County Development Plan due to residential encroachment on open-space-zoned land, and insufficient ecological assessment. Furthermore, the authority noted several outstanding technical issues inc...
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