Core Refusal Reason
While the Planning Authority refused permission based on visual incongruity and building line infringement, the Inspector recommends granting permission, concluding that the proposal is an appropriate infill development that respects the character of the area and adheres to residential standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is acceptable in principle as it supports national and local policies for compact growth, consolidation, and the densification of existing serviced residential land.
- The design, scale, and materiality of the dwelling are compatible with the existing terrace and the wider estate, ensuring it will not negatively impact the visual or residential amenities of the area.
- The breach of the established building line is considered acceptable given the existing staggered nature of development within the estate and the site's specific context as a corner plot.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'RS'Policy SPQHP38Objective SPQHO37Objective SPQHO38Objective SPQHO39Objective SPQHO40Objective SPQHO42Objective DMSO31Objective DMSO32Section 14.10Section 14.6.4Table 14.8
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a two-storey, three-bedroom dwelling (116.3 sqm) attached to the side of No. 25 Manorfields Rise, a corner property in a suburban estate in Castaheany, Dublin 15. Fingal County Council initially refused permission, citing concerns that the project would be incongruous with the streetscape and would materially contravene the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 regarding building lines. The Inspector, however, finds that the development aligns with policies promo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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