Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the development is consistent with the 'RES' residential zoning objective, represents appropriate urban consolidation, respects the character and building lines of the established neighborhood, and provides adequate residential amenity for future and existing occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 89 sqm dwelling is appropriately scaled for the 0.058 Ha site and maintains visual continuity by adhering to the established building line and roof profiles of the adjacent properties.
- The development meets or exceeds the minimum private open space requirements of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 for both the proposed dwelling and the parent site.
- Concerns regarding traffic safety and parking are addressed by the site's location on a low-speed cul-de-sac and its proximity to public transport, which justifies a reduced parking provision.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'RES'Section 6.8 'Residential Consolidation in Urban Areas'Section 6.8.1 'Infill, Backland, Subdivision and Corner Sites'Policy H13H13 Objective 1H13 Objective 2H13 Objective 3Section 12.6.8 'Residential Consolidation - Corner / Side Garden Sites'Section 12.6.7 'Residential Standards'Table 12.20Table 12.26
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a proposal for a two-storey, two-bedroom detached house in the side/rear garden of 20 Monastery Crescent, Clondalkin. The development includes the demolition of a domestic garage and the creation of a new vehicular access. Third-party appellants raised issues regarding overdevelopment, traffic hazards on a narrow cul-de-sac, and potential overlooking of adjacent properties. The Inspector concluded that the site is sufficiently large to accommodate the dwelling without detra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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