Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission on the basis that the proposed modifications—primarily internal reconfigurations to add bedrooms—do not increase the total number of permitted apartments (remaining at 19), are sensitive to the existing residential context, and do not adversely impact the privacy or amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed internal modifications to convert three-bedroom units into four-bedroom configurations do not result in an increase in the overall number of permitted residential units beyond the 19 units originally granted.
- Revised window designs and minor external wall extensions have been carefully designed to face inward or avoid direct overlooking, ensuring no material change to the level of residential amenity or privacy for neighbouring residents.
- The site is located on serviced lands and the proposed 19 units can be satisfactorily serviced by the existing 150mm foul drainage connection and public sewer network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 'A' zoningChapter 4: Neighbourhood – People Homes and PlacePolicy Objective PHP18 - Residential DensityPolicy Objective PHP20 - Protection of Existing Residential AmenityPolicy Objective PHP27 - Housing MixPolicy Objective PHP42 - Building Design & HeightChapter 5: Transport and MobilityChapter 12: Development ManagementSection 12.3.4: Residential Development – General Requirements
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks modifications to a permitted 19-apartment development at St. Anne’s Convent, Kilmacud Road, Co. Dublin (Reg. Ref. D22A/0475). The applicant, Greg Kavanagh Investment Ltd., proposed reconfiguring the first and second floors of Blocks A and B to add bedrooms, converting units from three-bedroom to four-bedroom configurations. The 0.25-hectare site is situated within the Whatley Place housing estate and is zoned 'Objective A' to protect residential amenity. A third-party appea...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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