Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is in accordance with the Z1 zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 and standards for corner/side gardens, and will not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area or create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed design approach is appropriate for the site's capacity and scale, ensuring it is not excessively dominant or out of character with the existing neighborhood.
- Impacts on residential amenity, including privacy and sunlight, are considered acceptable and typical for an established urban area, with no undue overlooking or overshadowing identified.
- The development represents a sustainable use of a serviced city site that complies with Development Plan standards for open space, internal dimensions, and traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective Z1Section 16.10.9 Corner/Side Garden SitesPolicy QH5Policy QH7Policy QH8
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a proposal for an 84sqm two-storey, two-bed detached dwelling on a 136sqm site at Four Oaks, Oaklands Crescent, Dublin 6. The site is a corner/side garden within a gated enclave zoned Z1. While the Planning Authority granted permission, third-party appellants raised concerns regarding traffic hazards, inadequate open space, and visual dominance. The Inspector refutes these claims, arguing that the site is large enough to accommodate the dwelling without harming local charac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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