Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission because the demolition of the existing dwelling is technically justified by its poor structural condition and the proposed replacement dwelling, despite its increased height and scale, is compatible with the site's topography and the character of the surrounding area without causing undue injury to residential or visual amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of the existing dwelling is justified as the building is structurally unsound and uninhabitable, thereby complying with Policy Objective CA6 and Section 12.3.9 of the Development Plan.
- The proposed three-storey contemporary dwelling is acceptable in terms of scale and massing and, due to the site's specific level variations, will not unacceptably impact the visual amenity or streetscape character of the area.
- The development is not considered to result in significant negative impacts on the residential amenities of neighboring properties in terms of overlooking, overshadowing, or overbearing appearance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'Policy Objective CA6Policy Objective PHP20Policy Objective HER20Section 12.2.1Section 12.3.9Policy Objective GIB6Section 12.7.4
Decision Document Summary
The application involves the demolition of a 186 sq.m. 3-bedroom house and the construction of a three-storey 455 sq.m. 6-bedroom contemporary dwelling at 1 Knocknacree Road, Dalkey. The 0.8ha site is characterized by significant level changes, situated below the road level and adjacent to a railway line. Third-party appellants contested the grant of permission, citing insufficient justification for demolition, overdevelopment, and negative visual impacts on protected views and neighboring priva...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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