D22A/0199

The proposed development constitutes over-development of a constrained site, providing insufficient car parking (13 spaces versus a requirement of 31) which would lead to traffic over-spill, and would negatively impact the setting of a Protected Structure (St. Stephen's Church) and the residential amenities of the area through overlooking and loss of privacy.

• The quantum of car parking provided (13 spaces) falls far short of the Development Plan requirement (31 spaces) for Zone 3, and given the site's lack of proximity to high-frequency public transport, would lead to undesirable over-spill onto surrounding roads.
• The proximity of the new apartment block to St. Stephen's Church and the existing 'Mount Auburn' villa results in inadequate separation distances, leading to significant overlooking, loss of privacy, and a detrimental impact on the setting of a Protected Structure.
• The proposed felling of numerous mature trees on-site, and the requirement to remove additional trees in adjacent public open space for new sewer connections, runs counter to the Development Plan objective to preserve trees and would injure the visual amenities of the area.