Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development, involving a minor realignment of an already approved access road in an established residential area, is considered compliant with the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022 and would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The realignment of the access road and footpath is relatively minor and does not change the width, status, or function of the road as originally permitted.
- The principle of a road on this open space (Zoning F) was previously established, and the net increase of 55 sq m of land take is not significant in the context of the overall development.
- Traffic safety and gradient concerns raised by the appellant are adequately addressed through the recommendations of the submitted Quality Audit and standard planning conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning F: To preserve and provide for open space with ancillary active recreational amenitiesZoning A: To protect and/or improve residential amenityChapter 8: Principles of DevelopmentSection 8.2: Development ManagementSection 8.2.3: Residential Development
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks amendments to a previous permission (D17A/0530) for five detached houses at Brehons Chair, Rathfarnham. The amendment includes a revised site boundary and the realignment of the access road, which became necessary during construction to avoid mature boundaries of adjacent properties. The site is characterized by steep topography and its proximity to a Megalithic portal tomb. A third-party appeal raised concerns regarding the 'scope creep' of development onto F-zoned open sp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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