Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission because the development is consistent with the 'Objective A' residential zoning, adheres to standards for corner/side garden sites, and would not negatively impact residential amenities through overlooking or overbearing appearance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed contemporary six-bedroom dwelling is acceptable in principle as it complies with the land use zoning and residential development management standards for the area.
- Despite its significant scale and massing, the site's topography and existing mature vegetation provide sufficient screening to prevent adverse impacts on neighboring residential amenities.
- The legal disputes raised by the appellant regarding the embankment and site boundaries are subsequent matters under Section 34(13) of the Planning and Development Act and do not constitute grounds for refusal given the evidence of sufficient legal interest provided.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4Section 8.2.3.4(v)Objective AObjective F
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a proposal for a large, contemporary three-storey over lower ground floor detached house (734 sq m) on a subdivided plot formerly part of 'Scarsdale' on Dalkey Avenue. The site features a steep northwest-to-southeast incline and is located near Killiney Hill Park. The primary points of contention involved a third-party appeal regarding the ownership of a roadside embankment and potential overlooking of adjacent properties. The Inspector concluded that the design, while large...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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