Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission, concluding that the proposal is an appropriate form of infill development on residentially zoned land that aligns with National and Local planning policies for compact growth and will not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is consistent with the 'RES' zoning objective and supports current strategic policies of compact growth by utilising an under-developed infill site within an established urban area.
- The layout and design of the proposed dwellings successfully mirror the existing character of the Corbally estate, and potential impacts on neighbors regarding overlooking and overshadowing are mitigated through specific design measures and planning conditions.
- Historical grounds for refusal, specifically the 30-metre setback requirement from the N81 national road, are no longer a mandatory feature of the current South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, rendering the site suitable for development subject to noise mitigation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RESPolicy CS6: Settlement Strategy – Strategic Planning PrinciplesPolicy CS7: Consolidation Areas within the Dublin City and SuburbsPolicy NCBH1: OverarchingPolicy NCBH2: BiodiversityPolicy NCBH3: Natura 2000 SitesPolicy NCBH4: Proposed Natural Heritage AreasPolicy NCBH5: Protection of Habitats and SpeciesPolicy NCBH10: Invasive SpeciesPolicy GI1: OverarchingPolicy GI2: BiodiversityPolicy GI3: Sustainable Water ManagementPolicy GI4: Sustainable Drainage SystemsPolicy GI5: Climate ResiliencePolicy GI6: Human Health and WellbeingPolicy GI7: Landscape, Natural, Cultural and Built HeritagePolicy QDP1: Successful and Sustainable NeighbourhoodsPolicy QDP2: OverarchingPolicy QDP3: Neighbourhood ContextPolicy QDP5: Connected NeighbourhoodsPolicy QDP7: High Quality DesignPolicy QD8: Building Height and Density GuidePolicy QDP9: Building Height and DensityPolicy QDP10: Mix of Dwelling TypesPolicy QDP11: Materials, Colours and TexturesPolicy H2: Supply of HousingPolicy H7: Residential Design and LayoutPolicy H8: Public Open SpacePolicy H9: Private and Semi-Private Open SpacePolicy H10: Internal Residential AccommodationPolicy H11: Privacy and SecurityPolicy SM1: Overarching – Transport and MovementPolicy SM2: Walking and CyclingPolicy SM3: Public TransportPolicy SM5: Street and Road DesignPolicy SM6: Traffic and Transport ManagementPolicy SM7: Car Parking and EV ChargingPolicy COS5: Parks and Public Open SpacePolicy EDE8: Retail – OverarchingPolicy E4: Electric VehiclesPolicy E11: Green InfrastructurePolicy IE1: Overarching PolicyPolicy IE2: Water Supply and WastewaterPolicy IE3: Surface Water and GroundwaterPolicy IE4: Flood RiskPolicy IE7: Waste ManagementPolicy IE8: Environmental QualitySection 6.8.1: Infill, Backland, Subdivision and Corner SitesSection 11.7.2: NoiseSection 12.6.7: Residential StandardsSection 12.6.8: Residential ConsolidationSection 12.6.10: Public Open SpaceSection 12.7.4: Car parking StandardsSection 12.7.6: Car Parking Design and Layout
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a Third Party appeal against South Dublin County Council's decision to grant permission for 4 no. two-storey, three-bedroom semi-detached houses on a 0.135ha site at Corbally Close, Dublin 24. The site is located at the edge of an established residential estate, abutting the N81 Blessington Road. The proposal includes 6 parking spaces and associated site works. Key issues raised by appellants included the site's proximity to the national road, historical planning refusals du...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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