Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, overturning the Planning Authority's refusal, concluding that the proposal represents appropriate compact urban growth on a serviced site that respects the area's character without causing significant adverse impacts on neighboring residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is aligned with national, regional, and local policy objectives for compact growth and densification in established, serviced urban areas near public transport.
- The architectural design, height, and massing of the three dwellings are consistent with the eclectic character of Hainault Road and will not result in significant overbearing or overshadowing impacts on adjacent properties.
- The proposal provides a reasonable level of residential amenity for future occupants, including sufficient open space and parking, while adequately addressing landscaping and tree replacement requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 'A' ZoningChapter 2, Policy Objective CS11 (Compact Growth)Chapter 4, Policy Objective PHP18 (Residential Density)Chapter 4, Policy Objective PHP19 (Existing Housing Stock-Adaptation)Chapter 4, Policy Objective PHP20 (Protection of Existing Residential Amenities)Section 12.3.7.7 (Infill)Section 12.8.3.3 (Private Open Space)Section 12.4.8 (Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding Areas)Section 12.4.5.6 (Residential Parking)Section 12.3.9 (Demolition and Replacement Dwellings)
Decision Document Summary
The application involves the demolition of an existing bungalow at 41 Hainault Road, Dublin 18, and the construction of three two-storey dwellings: one detached and two semi-detached. The Planning Authority initially refused permission, citing concerns that the bulk, scale, and design would be overbearing and visually inappropriate. In contrast, the Inspector's assessment found the 0.1268-hectare site suitable for higher-density infill development (increasing from 8 to 24 units per hectare), not...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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