Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered to be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it complies with the 'RES' zoning objective, provides a well-designed modern infill solution for a corner site, and does not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the surrounding mature residential area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The modern, flat-roofed architectural design is an acceptable contemporary addition to the estate that reflects the current era of development and effectively 'bookends' Fernhill Avenue.
- The proposal provides adequate residential amenity for both the new and existing dwellings, meeting updated standards for private open space and maintaining acceptable separation distances to avoid significant overlooking or overshadowing.
- Access and parking arrangements are satisfactory, with the Roads Department having no objections to the proposed vehicular entrance and sightlines in this suburban context.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy CS7CS7 Objective 3Chapter 2Chapter 5Section 12.6.7 (Residential Standards)Section 12.6.8 (Residential Consolidation)Infill Sites criteriaCorner / Side Garden Sites criteriaSection 12.6.10 (Public Open Space)Section 12.7.4 (Car Parking Standards)Section 12.7.6 (Car Parking Design and Layout)Section 12.11.1 (Water Management)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a new two-storey, three-bedroom detached house of 128.4 sqm on a large corner garden at 11 Fernhill Road, Dublin 12. The site is located in a mature suburban area zoned 'RES'. The Inspector's report addresses third-party appeals focusing on concerns over modern design, building lines, overdevelopment, and traffic safety. The Inspector found that the contemporary L-shaped design is appropriate for the corner site and consistent with a similar recent developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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