Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission as the development represents appropriate residential consolidation on lands zoned for residential use ('RES'), integrates well with the existing streetscape, and can manage surface water drainage through specific conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential development is acceptable under the 'RES' zoning objective which aims to protect or improve residential amenity.
- The revised design, featuring one new house and the reinstatement of an existing unit, is visually acceptable and ensures a high level of integration with the character of the area.
- Environmental and technical concerns, specifically regarding surface water drainage and flood risk, are manageable through the implementation of SuDS and permeable paving as conditioned.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RESSection 2.4.0Policy H17H17 Objective 1H17 Objective 2H17 Objective 3H17 Objective 5H17 Objective 6Section 11.3.2
Decision Document Summary
The application at 147 Monalea Grove, Knocklyon, Dublin 24, initially sought the demolition of a childcare facility to construct two semi-detached houses. Following a request for further information by the Planning Authority, the proposal was revised to the reinstatement of the existing dwelling and the construction of one new detached four-bedroom house. The site is a suburban corner plot adjacent to a cul-de-sac and the Ballycullen Road. A third-party appeal raised concerns regarding local flo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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