Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the modifications—primarily internal reconfigurations to convert units from one-bedroom to two-bedroom—do not increase the overall unit count, comply with the residential zoning objective 'A', and would not significantly injure the amenities of the area or neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed modifications do not increase the total number of permitted apartments, which remains at 19 units, thus avoiding any increase in development density beyond what was previously approved.
- The internal reconfiguration and minor external adjustments to windows and terraces are deemed sensitive to the residential context and comply with the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments (2023).
- Issues raised by the appellant regarding drainage, traffic, and procedural matters were found to be unsubstantiated or adequately addressed by the applicant and the conditions of the parent permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 'A'Policy Objective PHP18Policy Objective PHP20Policy Objective PHP27Policy Objective PHP42Section 12.3.4Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 12
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves modifications to a previously permitted development of 19 apartments at St. Annes Convent, Kilmacud Road Upper. The primary changes include reconfiguring the ground floor layout of Block A to convert three one-bedroom units into three two-bedroom units, resulting in a shift toward larger family-sized units without increasing the total unit count. The site is a 0.25-hectare infill location within the Whately Place housing estate, characterized as a serviced suburban area wit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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