2928/21

Planning permission for development at a site of c.0.2 hectares. The proposed development comprises the: a) Construction of 3 no. dwellings comprising: (a) 1 no. three storey (comprising 2 storey plus dormer) 5-bed semi-detached house (c. 237 sqm) and (b) 1 no. three storey (comprising 2 storey plus dormer) 4-bed semi-detached house (c. 198 sqm) to the rear of the existing house at 32 Castilla Park; and (b) 1 no. 2 storey 2-bed detached dwelling (c. 130sqm) to the rear of the existing house at 81 Blackheath Park; b) Removal of existing single storey side extension, provision of new side and rear 2-storey extension, partial conversion of attic to provide a study and external alterations at 32 Castilla Park. No. 32, which will remain a 3-bed semi-detached house, will extend to c. 135sqm (an increase in floorspace of c. 47 sqm; c) New vehicular and pedestrian access from Castilla Park; d) The development will also include for associated all site development works, including internal access roads, drainage and hard & soft landscaping (including boundary treatments), off-street car parking, bin storage, and all other ancillary works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommends a grant of permission as the proposal represents an appropriate infill development on residential zoned land (Z1) that complies with the Core Strategy, protects neighboring residential amenities, and includes sufficient mitigation measures to protect local biodiversity, specifically the foraging habitat of badgers.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development is consistent with the Z1 zoning objective and national/regional policies promoting compact urban growth and the efficient use of serviced underutilised land.
  • The design, scale, and separation distances of the proposed dwellings are sufficient to prevent undue overlooking, overshadowing, or overbearing impacts on adjoining residential properties.
  • While badgers forage on the site, the proposed mitigation measures (including seasonal work restrictions, ecological monitoring, and permeable boundary treatments) ensure that the local badger population and their nearby sett will not be significantly impacted.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods - Zone Z1Chapter 2 - Core StrategyPolicy QHSN2Policy QHSN6Policy QHSN9Policy QHSN10Policy QHSNO4Policy QHSN11Policy QHSN22Policy QHSN37GI 13GI14Section 15.5.2 (Infill Development)Section 15.13.3 (Infill/Side Garden Housing)Section 15.13.4 (Backland Housing)Section 15.8.6 (Public Open Space)Section 15.8.7 (Financial Contribution in Lieu of Open Space)

Decision Document Summary

This Inspector's Report concerns an appeal for the construction of 3 dwellings (two 3-storey semi-detached and one 2-storey detached) and the extension of an existing house at 32 Castilla Park and 81 Blackheath Park, Clontarf, Dublin 3. The site is a mature suburban infill location. The application was subject to a Judicial Review, and this report represents a re-assessment. Key issues raised by third-party appellants included potential impacts on a nearby active badger sett (located approx. 30m...
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