3806/21
Planning permission is being sought for development which will consist of the provision of 2no. semi-detached part single storey to rear, part 2-storey, 2 bed dwellings located on a site adjacent to 185 Charlemont, Griffth Avenue, Dublin 9, D09 A2X8. The proposed new dwelling are to be independent of the existing dwelling. The provision of covered bin/bike storage to the side of each new dwelling and 2 no. car-parking spaces. The widening of existing vehicular access along with all landscaping and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposal is considered to be of an appropriate density and fulfills the Z1 zoning objective for the site, being compatible with the visual and residential amenities of the area subject to specific design conditions to prevent overlooking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is consistent with the Z1 residential zoning objective and national guidelines for infill housing in urban areas.
- Potential impacts on the residential amenity of neighboring properties, specifically regarding overlooking and overbearing, are successfully mitigated through design setbacks and conditions requiring opaque or high-level glazing.
- The proposed parking and traffic arrangements are acceptable given the cul-de-sac context and the insignificant volume of additional traffic generated by two new dwellings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report assesses a proposal for two semi-detached, part-single/part-two-storey houses on a 398 sqm site at 185 Charlemont, Dublin 9. The site is characterized as a 'hybrid' of backland and side garden development, utilizing the front garden of No. 185 and the former rear garden of No. 107 Donnycarney Road. A third-party appeal by a neighbor (No. 186) raised concerns regarding over-development, loss of privacy, and traffic safety. The Inspector argues that the development's plot r...PDF Document Missing
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