Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission, concluding that the proposed intensification of the permitted residential scheme is consistent with national and regional planning policies for compact urban growth and will not have a significant adverse impact on the visual amenities or the setting of nearby protected structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The addition of a fourth-floor penthouse level to Blocks B2-B3 and C2 is considered proportional and architecturally consistent with the permitted 143-unit scheme, remaining lower in height than other already permitted five-storey blocks on the site.
- Although the site is partially zoned for Community Infrastructure (CI) where residential is generally not permitted, the proposal is an amendment to a scheme already under construction and is deemed a reasonable intensification consistent with the established pattern of development.
- The car parking provision of 1.045 spaces per unit is acceptable given the site's classification as an 'intermediate urban location' within walking distance of high-capacity public transport (DART and bus infrastructure) in accordance with the Apartment Guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CH20 (Protected Structures)Local Objective 113 (Three-storey height limit)CI Zoning Objective (Community Infrastructure)Objective Z05 (Intensification of non-conforming uses)Objective PM41 (Increased densities)Objective NH36 (Landscape elements)Objective NH33 (Landscape uniqueness)Objective NH38 (Skylines and ridgelines)Objective DMS57 (Open space standards)Table 12.8 (Car parking standards)RS Zoning Objective (Residential)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns an appeal against Fingal County Council's decision to refuse permission for 12 additional apartments (5 one-beds and 7 two-beds) at the Santa Sabina complex in Sutton. The proposal involves adding a fourth-storey penthouse level to two blocks within a residential development already under construction. While the Planning Authority cited concerns regarding visual dominance, contravention of a three-storey height limit (Local Objective 113), and parking deficiencies, the Inspe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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