Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended upholding the conditions of the grant of permission, primarily to ensure an adequate setback from surface water infrastructure and compliance with drainage requirements in the interest of public health and infrastructure maintenance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Condition 2 is reasonable and necessary to protect the integrity of surface water sewers and ensure adequate access for emergency maintenance or replacement to prevent flooding.
- Condition 4(c) regarding drainage infrastructure is justified to ensure the development connects correctly to public piped services in the interest of public health.
- The proposed development is acceptable in principle as a domestic extension in a residentially zoned area, provided it adheres to the conditions intended to protect public infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016 to 2022Zoning 'RES' - To protect and or improve residential amenity
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a ground floor side extension and modifications to the driveway and access at 1 Sundale Close, Tallaght, a two-storey end-of-terrace house. While South Dublin County Council granted permission, the applicant lodged a first-party appeal against Condition 2 (requiring a 1m setback from the southern boundary for sewer access) and Condition 4(c) (drainage compliance). The applicant argued these were unnecessary as Irish Water was satisfied with a smaller setback ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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