Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission, concluding that the proposal is a suitable infill development on residentially zoned land that respects the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling constitutes an appropriate infill development that respects the character and pattern of the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area without negatively impacting the urban grain.
- The proposed vehicular access and recessed entrance provide adequate sightlines and safety for the low-speed environment of Pakenham Road, and the provision of one parking space is sufficient for this urban location.
- The development will not result in significant overlooking or overshadowing of adjacent properties, including the original house 'Egremont' or the dwellings at Pakenham Villas, thus maintaining residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4 (vii) InfillSection 2.1.3.4 Existing Housing Stock DensificationPolicy RES 3Section 8.2.3.2Section 8.2.8.4 Private Open SpaceSection 8.2.8.6 Trees and HedgerowsPolicy AR12 Architectural Conservation AreasSection 8.2.4.9 Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding AreasSection 8.2.3.4(vi) Backland developmentPolicy LHB19
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a 183 sq.m, two-storey detached contemporary dwelling in the rear garden of 'Egremont', a semi-detached house in Monkstown. The site is located within the Monkstown Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). A previous application was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding sightlines. The Inspector found that the current proposal's recessed splay and splayed wall address these concerns effectively. While Third-Party appellants argued the site should be ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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