Core Planning Reasoning
The application is recommended for refusal on a procedural basis because the development description includes the demolition of an existing garage which had already been demolished at the time of the Inspector's site visit, meaning the description is factually incorrect and the proposed development cannot be implemented as described.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential development and the proposed density (c. 50 dph for the new units) are considered acceptable and in accordance with the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Concerns raised by the appellant regarding drainage and water ingress into the adjacent basement car park at Mounttown Villas were reviewed; the Inspector found that the original SuDS design was adequate and would not significantly impact the adjoining property.
- Despite the technical merits of the design, the Board is precluded from granting permission as the works on site have already commenced and the description of development is no longer accurate.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'Objective PHP18Objective PHP19Objective PHP20Objective PHP27Objective OSR4Objective EI6Objective EI9Objective EI22Section 12.3.7.5Section 12.3.7.7Objective T19Section 12.4.5Section 12.4.8.1Section 12.8.3.3Section 12.8.7.1Section 12.8.7.2
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a terrace of three 3-storey, 3-bedroom houses in the side garden of 1 Mounttown Park, a corner site in Monkstown. While the Planning Authority granted permission, a third-party appellant raised significant concerns regarding surface water drainage and the potential for increased flooding in an adjacent basement car park. The Inspector's assessment found the proposed density, design, and drainage sol...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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