Core Planning Reasoning
The proposal was recommended for a grant of permission as it is consistent with the 'A' residential zoning objective, complies with national and local policies for compact urban growth and densification of underutilised brownfield sites, and the design is deemed to protect the visual and residential amenities of the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential development and the densification of this brownfield site is supported by national policy and is consistent with the 'A' zoning objective for the area.
- The contemporary design, height, and massing of the proposed apartment block are considered appropriate for this prominent corner location and will not significantly impact the residential or visual amenities of adjacent properties.
- The proposed access, traffic movements, and car parking provision (one space per unit) are in accordance with development plan standards and will not endanger public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.3.6.4 (Housing Target for Core Strategy)Section 3.4.1.2 (Policy Objective CA6: Retrofit and Reuse of Buildings)Section 4.3.1 (Delivering and Improving Homes)Section 4.3.1.1 (Policy Objective PHP18: Residential Density)Section 4.3.1.3 (Policy Objective PHP20: Protection of Existing Residential Amenity)Section 4.3.2.3 (Policy Objective PHP27: Housing Mix)Section 4.4.1 (Quality Design & Placemaking)Section 4.4.1.8 (Policy Objective PHP42: Building Design & Height)Section 12.3.3 (Quantitative Standards for All Residential Development)Section 12.3.7.7 (Infill)Section 12.4.5.6 (Residential Parking)Section 12.4.6 (Cycle Parking)Appendix 5 (Building Height Strategy - Policy Objective BHS 1)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the demolition of a vacant 205 sq. m former nursing home (Tivoli Lodge) and the construction of a part-two/part-three storey apartment block comprising 8 units on a 0.86 ha site at the junction of York Road and Tivoli Road, Dun Laoghaire. The Planning Authority granted permission subject to 13 conditions, which was appealed by third parties raising concerns regarding overdevelopment, overlooking from balconies/terraces, and traffic safety. The Inspector's ass...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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