Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the proposed mews house is consistent with the 'Objective A' residential zoning, would not seriously injure the amenity of adjoining properties via overshadowing or overlooking, and would not give rise to a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of mews development is established on this laneway and the proposal complies with the zoning objective to protect or improve residential amenity.
- While the 16.5m separation distance is less than the 22m standard, the use of opaque glazing and the orientation of the house prevents serious injury to the amenity of Proby Square residents.
- The provision of 56sqm of private open space exceeds the 48sqm requirement, and access is acceptable subject to a special financial contribution for lane surfacing upgrades.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ASection 8.2.3.4(x) Mews Lane DevelopmentDun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 3-bedroom mews house on a 0.0316ha vacant parcel to the rear of 4 and 4A Proby Square, Blackrock, County Dublin. The site is currently used for informal parking and is accessed via a poorly surfaced laneway. The Inspector's arguments focused on balancing the intensification of residential use against the concerns of third-party appellants regarding separation distances and lane capacity. The Inspector found that the separation distance of 16.5m at the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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