Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission because the development is situated on residentially zoned lands, complies with the density cap set out in the Howth Special Amenity Area Order when calculated on an area-wide basis, and its modest scale and contemporary design will not negatively impact the visual or residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is considered an acceptable form of infill development within the 'RS' residential zoning objective of the Fingal County Development Plan.
- The development does not breach the density cap of 5 units per hectare established by the Howth Special Amenity Area Order (SAAO) when the calculation is applied to the overall delineated area.
- The modest height and design of the dwelling, combined with the retention of mature boundary screening, ensure that the project will not adversely affect the visual amenities of the SAAO or the residential privacy of adjoining properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
PM44PM45DMS24DMS29DMS39DMS87Objective Howth 3
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a third-party appeal against the decision of Fingal County Council to grant permission for a single-storey dwelling (121.7 sq.m.) in the front garden of an existing house at Durling, Howth. The site is located within the Howth Special Amenity Area Order (SAAO) and near the Howth Head SAC. A central point of contention was the SAAO density restriction of 5 units per hectare. The appellant argued the site was too small to meet this, while the Inspector concluded that density s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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