Core Planning Reasoning
The development is consistent with the 'Objective A' residential zoning and local planning policies, as its design and scale ensure it will not seriously injure the residential amenities or property values of adjoining dwellings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed single-storey garage and store, though larger than the original structures, utilizes a pitched roof and strategic positioning to mitigate visual bulk and avoid undue overbearance on the neighbor's private open space.
- The replacement of an existing external WC ensures no net increase in wastewater loading, thereby addressing the appellant's concerns regarding the capacity and blockages of the shared drainage network.
- The widening of the vehicular entrance to 3.5m complies with County Development Plan standards and is considered acceptable in terms of its impact on the streetscape and traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 13.1.2 (Zoning Objective 'A')Section 4.3.1.3 (Policy Objective PHP20: Protection of Existing Residential Amenity)Section 12.3.1.1 (Design Criteria)Section 12.8.3.3 (Private Open Space)Section 12.8.7.1 (Separation Distances)Section 12.4.8.1 (General Specifications)Section 12.4.8.2 (Visual and Physical Impacts)Section 12.4.8.3 (Driveways/ Hardstanding Areas)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a planning application at 'Dromore', 1 Windsor Park, Monkstown, for the demolition of existing external stores and the construction of a new 55sqm detached garage and store, plus the widening of a vehicular entrance from 2.44m to 3.5m. The 0.05ha site is located in an area zoned 'Objective A' under the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028. A third-party appeal was lodged by the neighbor at No. 2 Windsor Park, citing concerns over the scale and height of t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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