Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended overturning the Planning Authority's refusal, concluding that the development is consistent with national guidelines for high-density residential development in 'Accessible Urban Locations' and provides a high standard of open space and residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site qualifies as an 'Accessible Urban Location' under the Sustainable Urban Housing Guidelines, justifying a reduced car parking provision (0.5 spaces per unit) due to its proximity to the Kilmacud Luas stop and major bus corridors.
- The quantum and quality of the proposed communal and public open space (911 sq.m) exceed the minimum requirements of the Development Plan and provide a high standard of design and usability for future residents.
- The proposed building height (3 to 6 storeys) and massing are considered appropriate for this prominent corner site and do not result in significant negative impacts regarding overlooking or overbearing on adjacent residential properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ASection 8.1.1.1 Policy UD1Section 8.1.2.3 UD6Section 5.1.1.8 EI8Section 2.1.3.3 RES3Section 2.1.3.4 RES4Section 2.1.3.7 RES7Section 2.1.3.8 RES8Section 4.2.2.4 Policy OSR5Section 4.2.2.6 OSR7Section 8.2.3.1Section 8.2.3.2Section 8.2.3.3Section 8.2.3.5Section 8.2.4.5Section 8.2.4.12Section 8.2.8.1Section 8.2.8.2Section 8.2.8.3Section 8.2.8.4Section 8.2.8.6Appendix 9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of a disused agricultural shed and the construction of a 3-to-6 storey residential block containing 52 apartments (revised to 47 during the appeal) on a 0.29ha corner site at Kilmacud Road Upper and Drummartin Link Road, Dublin 14. The Planning Authority originally refused permission due to perceived deficiencies in car parking and open space. The Inspector's report challenges these grounds, arguing that the Planning Authority applied local standards too rigi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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