Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered acceptable as it is a small-scale domestic intervention that does not negatively impact the character or setting of the Protected Structure, protects residential and visual amenity, and does not create a significant traffic safety hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The boundary wall to be altered dates from circa 1988 and has no historic significance; therefore, its modification does not adversely affect the character or setting of the Protected Structure (Harlech House).
- The creation of a secondary entrance at the rear of the property for maintenance purposes is reasonable and common, and it does not result in the loss of designated parking as the cul-de-sac hammerhead is primarily intended for vehicle turning.
- The proposal complies with the 'A' zoning objective and County Development Plan standards, and it is considered that it would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area or establish an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'PHP20: Protection of Existing Residential AmenityHER7: Record of Protected StructuresHER8: Work to Protected StructuresSection 12.4.8 - Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding AreasSection 12.4.8.1 - General SpecificationsSection 12.4.8.2 - Visual and Physical ImpactsSection 12.4.8.3 - Driveways/Hardstanding AreasSection 12.4.8.4 - ACAs/Protected Structures - Boundary featuresSection 12.11 - Heritage
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a third-party appeal against the decision of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to grant permission for a 3.5m wide vehicular entrance with timber gates at the rear of Harlech House, a Protected Structure. The entrance is located at the end of a cul-de-sac in Harlech Downs. Appellants raised concerns regarding the proliferation of entrances, loss of on-street parking, and safety for children playing in the cul-de-sac. The Inspector determined that the wall being removed i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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