Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission (upholding the Planning Authority's decision) because the proposed dwelling is considered appropriate in terms of design, scale, and layout for the backland site, and it would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area or adversely impact the setting of nearby Protected Structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential development is acceptable under the 'A' zoning and aligns with national and local policies to densify existing urban footprints.
- The contemporary design and site layout successfully mitigate potential impacts on residential amenity, specifically regarding overlooking and overshadowing, through the use of obscure glazing and appropriate separation distances.
- The development will not adversely affect the character or setting of the adjacent Protected Structures at 1-8 Elton Park, as the site is physically separated and screened by existing vegetation and modern development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'Policy Objective PHP18Policy Objective PHP19Policy Objective PHP20Policy Objective CA6Section 12.3.1Section 12.3.3Section 12.3.4Section 12.3.7Section 12.3.7.6Section 12.4.8Section 12.4.5.1Section 12.4.5.2Section 12.8.2Section 12.8.7Section 12.8.7.1Policy Objective HER 8Policy Objective HER 21Section 12.11.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 3-bedroom, 1-2 storey contemporary dwelling on a subdivided garden plot to the rear of 9 Elton Park, Sandycove. The site is a maintained garden area bounded by mature vegetation and located near a row of Victorian Protected Structures. The Inspector addressed significant third-party concerns regarding the loss of privacy, building line consistency, and traffic safety on the private access road (Elton Court). The report concludes that the proposed heigh...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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