Core Planning Reasoning
Grant of permission: The proposal is consistent with the 'Objective A' zoning of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, provides an appropriate residential density and design for a transitional zonal area, and would not significantly injure the visual or residential amenities of the area subject to mitigation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development successfully demonstrates compliance with the Building Height Strategy's performance criteria, justifying a five-storey height in a transitional suburban area.
- The net density of 59.2 units per hectare is considered appropriate for this peripheral but serviceable location, representing a significant reduction and improvement over a previously refused 360-unit SHD scheme.
- Environmental and residential concerns, particularly those regarding granite rock extraction and impacts on the Barnacullia Landscape Character Area, can be adequately addressed through strict adherence to the CEMP and proposed planning conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ASection 13.1.2 (Transitional Zoning Areas)Policy Objective PHP18 (Residential Density)Policy Objective PHP20 (Protection of Existing Residential Amenity)Policy Objective PHP27 (Housing Mix)Policy Objective PHP42 (Building Design and Height)Policy Objective GIB2 (Landscape Character Areas)Policy Objective GIB5 (Historic Landscape Character Areas)Policy Objective GIB22 (Non-Designated Areas of Biodiversity Importance)Policy Objective CA4 (Climate Change Action Plan)Policy Objective CA5 (Energy Performance in Buildings)Policy Objective CA16 (Low Emission Vehicles)Policy Objective CA18 (Urban Greening)Policy Objective T18 (Car Sharing Schemes)Section 12.3.3 (Quantitative Standards for Residential Development)Section 12.3.5 (Apartment Development)Appendix 2 (HNDA)Appendix 5 (Building Height Strategy / Policy Objective BHS 3)Appendix 8 (Landscape Assessment Study)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Zolbury Limited, sought permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising 192 residential units (apartments, duplexes, and houses) and a childcare facility on a 3.83-hectare greenfield site at Blackglen Road, Sandyford. The site is characterized by rugged topography and significant granite bedrock. The Inspector reviewed the case following a notification to grant by the Planning Authority and subsequent third-party appeals concerning density, height, and the en...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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