Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting permission, concluding that the proposal represents an improvement over existing access conditions by allowing for on-site turning and forward-gear exit, and that the single-storey design successfully mitigates previous concerns regarding visual impact and residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of an infill residential dwelling is acceptable under the 'RS' zoning and aligns with national planning policies for compact urban growth and the efficient use of serviced land.
- The transition to a single-storey design appropriately subordinates the building to the existing streetscape and ensures that no undue overlooking or overshadowing occurs to neighboring properties in Baldoyle.
- While sightlines remain restricted due to a third party's refusal to lower a boundary wall, the proposed layout is a net safety improvement over the current situation as it eliminates the need for vehicles to reverse onto the R106 Regional Road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS Residential Zoning ObjectiveObjective PM44Objective PM45Objective DMS24Objective DMS28Objective DMS29Objective DMS30Objective DMS39Objective DMS40Objective DMS44Objective DMS73Objective DMS87Objective DMS88Objective DMS126Objective MT44Table 12.1Table 12.3Table 12.8
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to an appeal against Fingal County Council's decision to refuse a single-storey three-bedroom dwelling (109sq.m) on a backland site at the rear of 25 Strand Road, Baldoyle. The site, which currently contains a garage and sheds, is located in a sensitive coastal landscape area zoned for residential use. The Planning Authority's primary concern was traffic safety, specifically inadequate sightlines that could not be improved without modifying a shared boundary wall. The Inspec...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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