Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered to be in accordance with the 'Objective A' residential zoning and 'Infill' policies of the Dun Laoghaire County Development Plan 2022-2028, and it is deemed compatible with the character of the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area without negatively impacting residential amenity or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of a dwelling in the rear garden area has been accepted by the Board based on recent planning history on the immediately adjoining site (ABP-312572-22).
- The design, scale, and height of the proposed mews house are appropriate for the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and will not detract from its character or urban morphology.
- The proposal provides sufficient separation distances and private open space to ensure no undue impact on neighboring residential amenities through overlooking or overbearing appearance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective A (Zoning)Policy Objective HER13: Architectural Conservation AreasSection 12.11.4: New Development within an ACASection 12.3.7.7: Infill
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a third-party appeal against a decision to grant permission for a detached, two-storey, three-bedroom mews house (c.180 sqm) located at the rear of 'Mervyn', Monkstown. The site has frontage onto Pakenham Road and is situated within the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). While the site had a previous refusal (D21A/0276), the Inspector notes that a subsequent grant on the adjoining site established a precedent for development. The Inspector concludes that the p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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