Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the removal of Condition 3 (which refused the rear vehicular access) on the basis that the access is necessary for the maintenance of mature trees and water infrastructure, and does not compromise road safety or the planned BusConnects corridor.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The rear vehicular access is functionally necessary to facilitate the maintenance of significant mature trees in the adjacent public open space and water infrastructure within the site, aligning with Objective CIOSO52.
- The proposed access does not adversely impact road safety or traffic flow, as the Old Navan Road at this location serves as a low-traffic cul-de-sac and complies with visibility requirements.
- The development is compatible with the approved BusConnects scheme, which accounts for existing residential accesses in the vicinity, and does not constitute 'inappropriate development' that would compromise the delivery of transport infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RS - ResidentialPolicy SPQHP41 - Residential ExtensionsObjective SPQHO45 - Domestic ExtensionsSection 14.10.2 - Residential ExtensionsSection 14.10.2.1 - Front ExtensionsSection 14.10.2.2 - Side ExtensionsSection 14.10.2.4 - First Floor ExtensionsObjective CMO6 - Pedestrian and Cyclist EnvironmentObjective CMO23 - Enabling Public Transport ProjectsObjective CMO27 - Public Transport RoutesSection 6.5.10 - Roads NetworkSection 6.5.10.2 - Regional/Local RoadsPolicy CMP32 - Sustainable Roads InfrastructureObjective CMO40 - Management of Regional and Local Road NetworkSection 14.17 - Connectivity and MovementSection 14.17.5 - Road Network and AccessObjective DMSO108 - Improvements to Public Transport NetworkObjective DMSO115 - Restriction of New Access ArrangementsObjective DMSO118 - Road Safety MeasuresObjective CIOSO52 - Trees: Protection and ManagementSection 14.18.2.2 - Biodiversity Conservation in Fingal
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks retention permission for alterations to a previously approved development at 1 Phoenix Gardens, Castleknock. The four elements for retention include a two-storey side extension projecting 1.46m beyond the front building line, a new rear vehicular access with dished kerbing onto the Old Navan Road, the addition of two south-facing rooflights, and the omission of a previously approved rear garage. While Fingal County Council granted permission for the majority of the works, they...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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