3026/21

Permission for the following: Partial demolition of the existing garage and demolition of Garage to the side and rear; (II) Construction of a two storey, three bedroom house (243 SQ.M.) to the rear of the existing dwelling, (III) The creation of new vehicular entrance and the provision of two car parking spaces; (IV) The subdivision of the rear garden to provide two storage sheds and two areas of private open space for the existing and proposed dwellings. The proposed development also includes reconstruction of side and roof of existing dwelling and all associated site development works including hard and soft landscaping, drainage, attenuation.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposal is considered consistent with the pattern and character of development in the area and, subject to compliance with conditions, would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the area or endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed contemporary design is a significant improvement on previous refusals at the site and respects the established residential character without causing undue overlooking or overbearing impacts.
  • The development complies with density, floor area, and private open space standards, providing a high quality of residential amenity for both existing and future residents.
  • Access and traffic arrangements are acceptable, with provision made via a Section 47 agreement to ensure the development facilitates potential future coordinated development of adjoining backlands.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Z1 Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsSection 4.5.3.1 (Urban density)Chapter 5 (Quality Housing)Chapter 16 (Policies and Standards)Section 16.2 (Design, Principles & Standards)Section 16.2.2.2 (Infill Development)Section 16.10.10 (Infill Housing)Section 16.10.2 (Residential Quality Standards)Section 16.10.8 (Backland Development)Section 16.38 (Parking Standards)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the demolition of a garage and the construction of a 243sqm, two-storey contemporary flat-roofed dwelling to the rear of 6 Belgrove Road, Clontarf. The site is a large suburban back garden (1,418sqm) in a 'Z1' residential zone. The Inspector concludes that the project aligns with national and local policies promoting compact growth and densification. Although the site has a history of two previous refusals for backland development, the Inspector finds that the current desig...
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