Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting permission, reversing the Planning Authority's decision, on the basis that the proposed dwellings represent a sensitive design approach that respects the scale and character of the Lusk Architectural Conservation Area and aligns with the site's previous planning history.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is acceptable in principle under the 'TC - Town and District Centre' zoning and is supported by a previous planning grant for a nearly identical scheme.
- The contemporary design, featuring a 7m ridge height and recessed dormers, is considered compatible with the diverse building types in the Lusk ACA and will not be visually obtrusive from the public realm.
- Compliance with development standards regarding separation distances and public open space is achieved through the application of infill flexibility and the requirement of financial contributions under Section 48.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 14.24Section 14.8.2Section 14.6.6.3Objective DMSO23Objective DMSO26Objective DMSO19Section 14.10.1Objective SPQHO37Policy HCAP14Section 14.6.5Objective DMSO52Table 14.17Objective DMSO109
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of 3 detached, 4-bed, 1.5-storey dormer dwellings on a 0.17 ha backland site located behind Chapel Road in Lusk, Co. Dublin. The site sits within the Lusk Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). While the Planning Authority refused the application due to concerns over visual discordance and impact on the ACA's character, the Inspector noted that the design is essentially identical to a previously permitted scheme (PL06F.247727). The Inspector argued that the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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