Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is located on lands zoned for residential use and complies with the residential standards and policies of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028. It is considered consistent with the character of the area and will not be injurious to the residential amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of a bungalow on an urban infill site is acceptable under Zoning Objective 'A' and aligns with national guidelines for compact residential growth.
- The revised single-storey design successfully addresses previous refusal reasons by reducing massing and using opaque glazing to prevent overlooking and overbearance.
- Adequate private open space is maintained for both the existing and proposed dwellings, and the development will not result in significant traffic or drainage issues.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ASection 3.4.1.3 Policy Objective CA7 - Construction MaterialsSection 4.3.1.2 Policy Objective PHP19 – Existing Housing Stock – AdaptationSection 4.3.1.3 Policy Objective PHP20 – Protection of Existing Residential AmenitySection 12.2.1 Built EnvironmentSection 12.3 Neighbourhood – People, Homes and PlaceSection 12.3.1 Quality DesignSection 12.3.7 Additional Accommodation in Existing Built-up AreasSection 12.3.7.6 Backland DevelopmentSection 12.3.7.7 InfillSection 12.4.8 Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding AreasSection 12.8.3.3(i) Private Open Space for HousesTable 12.10Section 12.8.7.1 Separation Distances
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey, two-bedroom bungalow in the rear garden of 36 Rosemount Estate, Dundrum, with new vehicular access from Rosemount Park. The site is a 0.024 ha mid-terrace plot in an established residential area near a Luas stop. Previous applications for two-storey dwellings on the site were refused due to overdevelopment and amenity impacts. The Inspector argues that the current single-storey design, which includes six obscured rooflights and no transp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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