Core Planning Reasoning
Grant: The proposal is consistent with national and local planning policy for compact growth and increased residential density on a zoned district centre site, and the revised design appropriately protects the residential amenities of adjacent properties while providing an acceptable housing mix.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential development and a childcare facility is acceptable under the 'DC' (District Centre) and 'A' (Residential) zoning objectives and aligns with national strategic objectives for compact urban growth.
- The revised design appropriately addresses concerns regarding overbearing appearance, overlooking, and overshadowing, ensuring that the residential amenities of neighboring properties on George’s Avenue and Frascati Park are adequately protected.
- The development represents an efficient use of serviced urban land near high-frequency public transport and will enhance the variety of available accommodation in the area without causing significant environmental impacts.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4 Neighbourhood - People, Homes and PlaceChapter 5 Transport and MobilityChapter 7 Towns, Villages and Retail DevelopmentChapter 12 Development ManagementSection 12.8.3.1 (Financial contributions/Open space)Section 12.3.5.2 (Separation Between Blocks)Section 12.8.7.1 (Separation Distances)Policy PHP18 (Residential Density)Policy BK03 (Urban Structure and Character)Policy BK05 (Building Height)Policy BK14 (Housing Mix)Objective DN1 (Efficient use of land)Objective UDS1 (Urban structure)Objective PS1 (Heritage and Conservation)Tables 13.1.2 and 13.1.10 (Zoning objectives)Table 2.9.1 (Dwelling mix)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a residential development at the Frascati Centre in Blackrock, initially for 98 apartments but revised via Further Information (FI) to 82 units (including studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, and 3-bed units) along with a childcare facility. The site context involves an existing shopping center undergoing major redevelopment, bounded by established two-storey residential properties on George's Avenue and Frascati Park. The Inspector addressed third-party appeals concerning building he...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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