WEB1895/25

The Inspector recommended granting permission, concluding that the proposed infill development is consistent with the Z1 residential zoning objective, respects the character and building lines of the established streetscape, and provides an acceptable standard of residential amenity for future occupants through a high-quality contemporary design.

• The principle of a two-storey infill dwelling on a residentially zoned site is acceptable and complies with the Dublin City Development Plan policies for urban consolidation and suburb densification.
• The contemporary design, scale, and massing of the proposed dwelling are appropriate for the site context and do not result in significant adverse impacts on the visual or residential amenities of neighboring properties regarding overshadowing or privacy.
• The provision of private open space, although split between the front and rear of the property, is considered qualitatively acceptable and exceeds minimum quantitative standards when assessed under current national planning guidelines.