Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is consistent with the 'Objective A' zoning and local/national policy for compact growth; it provides purpose-built student accommodation in a suitable location near UCD without causing significant injury to residential amenity, visual impact, or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is acceptable in principle as student accommodation is 'Open for Consideration' under the residential zoning and the site is optimally located within 1km of UCD.
- The proposed density of 161 uph and height of up to 6 storeys are justified by the site's urban context and compliance with the Building Height Strategy's performance-based criteria.
- While minor adverse daylight/sunlight impacts occur on neighboring properties, they are not considered significant enough to warrant refusal when weighed against the benefits of the sustainable, car-free development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective APolicy Objective PHP29: Provision of Student AccommodationPolicy Objective PHP18: Residential DensityPolicy Objective PHP20: Protection of Existing Residential AmenityPolicy Objective PHP42: Building Design & HeightSection 12.3.7.11: Student AccommodationSection 12.8.3.1: Public Open SpaceTable 12.8: Public Open Space RequirementsSection 12.4.5.1: Parking ZonesTable 12.5: Car Parking StandardsSection 12.3.1.1: Design CriteriaPolicy Objective BHS 1: Increased HeightPolicy Objective BHS 3: Building Height in Residual Suburban Areas
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report assesses a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) proposal for 220 student bedspaces at the Vector Motors site, Goatstown Road, Dublin 14. The scheme features a U-shaped configuration ranging from 1 to 6 storeys on a 0.34ha brownfield site. Following a history of legal challenges and previous refusals, the current proposal focuses on mitigating overbearing impacts and addressing daylight/sunlight concerns for the adjacent Trimbleston development. The Inspector argues t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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