Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission on the basis that the development is an extension of established recreational facilities on 'Open Space' zoned land, but maintained that a reduction in scale to cover only three courts and a 15-meter setback from the eastern boundary were necessary to protect the residential and visual amenities of adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is compatible with the 'OS - Open Space' land use zoning objective which seeks to provide for recreational amenities subject to strict development controls.
- A reduction in the scale of the structure to cover three courts and a 15m setback is required to mitigate significant negative impacts regarding overbearance, overshadowing, and visual incongruity for neighbors on Church Road.
- Potential nuisances related to light spill and noise can be adequately managed through specific technical conditions and the removal of existing outdoor court lighting.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023Zoning Objective OS - Open SpaceSection 12.8Objective DMS93Section 11.4 (Transitional Zonal Areas)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves general improvements to Sutton Lawn Tennis Club, including the construction of a proprietary fixed cover membrane structure (air hall) to permanently cover four tennis courts, car park reorganization, and landscaping. The 1.486ha site is a backland parcel bordered by low-density residential housing on Howth Road, Greenfield Road, and Church Road. The Inspector addressed a First-Party appeal against a condition reducing the structure's size and Third-Party appeals seeking to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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