Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is recommended for a grant of permission as it constitutes appropriate residential infill on lands zoned 'Objective A', respects the historic character of the existing 'St. Helens' structure and the surrounding context, and does not significantly impact the residential amenity of adjacent properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is consistent with the zoning objective to provide for residential development while protecting existing amenities, and it adheres to national and regional policies regarding compact urban growth.
- The revised design, which includes a 0.5m setback from the historic boundary wall along Knapton Lane and modest building heights, ensures that the proposal is not visually overbearing and preserves the heritage value of the site's stone boundaries.
- Potential impacts regarding overlooking, overshadowing, and technical requirements such as drainage and bat conservation can be adequately managed through the 23 proposed planning conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective APolicy Objective CS11Policy Objective CS12Policy Objective PHP18Policy Objective HER 21Section 12.3.3.1Section 12.3.4.2Section 12.3.5.3Section 12.3.7.9Section 12.11.2.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of existing ancillary structures and the construction of 12 residential units on a 0.485ha site at Saint Helens, York Road, Dún Laoghaire. The development features a mix of two-storey houses, terrace houses, duplexes, and a specific 10-bedroom unit intended for the Christian Brothers. The site contains a residence of architectural merit (though not a protected structure) and is bounded by historic stone walls. The Inspector evaluated the scheme against the Du...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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