Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development was recommended for a grant of permission as it aligns with the zoning objective 'A' for residential development, adheres to national policies for compact growth and increased density in serviced suburban locations, and, following design modifications, does not significantly impact the residential amenities of neighboring properties or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The residential density of 74.6 units per hectare is considered appropriate and necessary to satisfy national and local planning objectives for the efficient use of serviced urban land.
- The revised building design, specifically reducing the southern block to two storeys and implementing obscure glazing, satisfactorily mitigates concerns regarding overlooking and overbearance on adjacent dwellings.
- A financial contribution in lieu of public open space (Condition 12) is warranted because the provided open space serves a communal function for residents rather than a usable public function, resulting in a deficit relative to the 15% Development Plan requirement.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective APolicy Objective PHP18Policy Objective PHP20Policy Objective PHP27Policy Objective PHP42Section 12.3.1.1Section 12.3.4Section 12.3.7.7Section 12.4.5Section 12.8.3Section 12.8.3.2Section 12.8.5Section 12.8.11Table 12.5
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a proposal for the demolition of a derelict structure and the construction of 10 apartments in two blocks at Avondale Road, Killiney. The site is located in a predominantly residential area near the Graduate Roundabout. The Inspector reviewed both a third-party appeal from the Beech Court Residents Association regarding scale, traffic, and tree loss, and a first-party appeal from the applicant against a financial contribution for open space. The Inspector concluded that the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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