Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development on residentially zoned land is of an appropriate nature, scale, and density for its sensitive coastal location, and subject to compliance with conditions, would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the area or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of infill residential development is acceptable under the 'RS' land use zoning, providing an appropriate contemporary design transition to the neighboring High Amenity lands.
- Visual and landscape impacts are adequately managed through a low-density layout and a comprehensive native planting scheme designed to mitigate the loss of existing cypress trees and protect the coastal skyline.
- The proposed access arrangements and sightlines onto the R106 Regional Road are considered safe and in accordance with technical standards, following the review of site-specific traffic speed surveys.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS ZoningHA ZoningSection 11.4Policy Z04Objective PM44Objective PM45Objective DMS44Objective NH33 to NH39Objective DA07Objective DA08Objective DMS24Objective DMS30Objective DMS39Objective DMS73Objective DMS84-86Objective DMS87Objective MT44Objective DMS57BObjective DMS126Objective NH38Objective NH40
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of a large detached bungalow at 'Dunseverick', Portmarnock, and the construction of 6 detached dwellings on a 1.04ha site characterized by a 10m rise in elevation from the Coast Road. Located on a transitional boundary between 'RS' (Residential) and 'HA' (High Amenity) zoning, the site is highly sensitive in terms of landscape and visual impact. Third-party appeals raised significant concerns regarding traffic hazard on the R106, 'height creep' on the elevate...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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