Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, overturning the Planning Authority's refusal, on the basis that the development is confined to the residentially zoned upper tier of the site and does not negatively impact the high-amenity Dodder Valley or local biodiversity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension is strictly confined to the upper level of the site which is zoned for residential development, maintaining a 5m separation from the protected lower tier.
- The development will not have a significant adverse impact on protected species such as bats, kingfishers, or otters, as no works or tree felling are proposed within the riparian corridor.
- The proposal provides adequate private amenity space for the renovated dwelling and does not constitute overdevelopment or a threat to the character of the Dodder Valley pNHA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy G2Policy G3Policy G4Policy G5Policy HCL13Policy HCL15Zoning Objective RESZoning Objective HA-DV
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for two-storey extensions and renovations to an existing house at 'The Leap', Firhouse Road, Templeogue. The site is topographically divided into an upper level (residential) and a lower level bordering the River Dodder (zoned HA-DV). South Dublin County Council refused permission, arguing the project would materially contravene zoning objectives and damage the biodiversity of the Dodder Valley. Upon inspection, the Inspector determined that the Planning Authority...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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