SD24A/0228
Demolition of side garage and building 2 dwelling houses on site (1 semi-detached, 1 detached) internal front garden alteration to existing vehicular access to public roadway to serve existing house. Forming new vehicular access on the eastern boundary to serve the 2 new houses, and all ancillary works.
Granted
Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered acceptable in principle under the 'RES' zoning, representing appropriate residential infill and consolidation that respects the character of the area, provides high-quality residential amenity for future occupants, and does not significantly impact the privacy or amenity of neighboring properties or create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal for two infill dwellings on a 0.08ha corner site is consistent with national and local policy objectives for residential intensification in established suburban areas.
- The design and layout of the end-of-terrace and detached dwellings successfully integrate with the existing streetscape without causing significant overshadowing, overbearing, or overlooking impacts on adjacent residences.
- Traffic and access concerns raised by appellants are mitigated by adequate sightlines, low-lying boundary treatments, and proximity to public transport, ensuring the development will not result in a public safety hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RESPolicy H9Policy H10H10 Objective 1Policy H11 Objective 3Policy H13H13 Objective 2H13 Objective 3H13 Objective 5GI1 Objective 4GI2 Objective 4GI4 Objective 1GI5 Objective 4IE2 Objective 7Policy IE3Section 12.6.7Table 12.20Section 12.6.8Section 12.7.5Section 12.7.6
Decision Document Summary
The application at 1 Watermeadow Drive, Tallaght, involves the demolition of a side garage and the construction of two 2-story, 3-bedroom dwellings (one end-of-terrace and one detached) on a corner site. The site is located within an established residential estate zoned 'RES'. Despite a history of several planning refusals on the site dating back to 1999, the Inspector notes that current policy frameworks, including the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the 2024 Sustainable Resi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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