3815/22

Development will consist of demolition of existing single storey commercial unit & construction of a 3 storey 2 bed room residential apartment (101.5 m.sq.) & car parking area to the front of building and associated site works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommends granting permission as the proposed infill development, as revised to two storeys, is compatible with the Z1 residential zoning, integrates effectively with the streetscape, and does not significantly harm the residential amenities of adjacent properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The transition from a three-storey to a two-storey design ensures the development integrates appropriately with the prevailing streetscape and the specific character of the corner site.
  • The proposal meets all necessary residential quality standards for a one-bedroom unit, and issues regarding overlooking and daylight have been addressed through design revisions and recommended conditions.
  • The development constitutes a sustainable form of infill development on a derelict site that will not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the surrounding area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022Z1 zoning (Sustainable Residential Communities)Chapter 5 (Quality Housing and Sustainable Neighbourhoods)Chapter 15 (Development Standards)Appendix 17 of Volume 2 (Ancillary Residential Accommodation)

Decision Document Summary

This report concerns a planning application for the demolition of a derelict single-storey commercial unit at 74 Ballybough Road, Dublin 3, and the construction of a residential apartment. Initially proposed as a three-storey building with car parking, the project was revised to a two-storey, one-bedroom unit following concerns from the Planning Authority regarding height and impact on the adjoining three-storey landmark property on Bayview Avenue. The Inspector highlights that the site is withi...
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