Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority initially refused permission citing excessive scale and height that would be visually incongruous; however, the Inspector recommends granting permission as revised plans submitted on appeal successfully mitigate the visual impact while addressing site-specific flood risk requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The revised plans submitted with the appeal reduce the ridge height and front projection scale, ensuring the dwelling is no longer visually dominant or out of character with the streetscape.
- The proposed finished floor level (+4.53) is a necessary and justified technical response to the coastal flooding risks identified in the Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment.
- The development meets all quantitative standards for internal room sizes, car parking, and private open space, and will not cause undue loss of amenity to adjoining properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning 'RS' - ResidentialPolicy CSP12 - Compact growthPolicy CSP19 - New homes in built-up areasPolicy CSP22 - Protect unique identityObjective SPQHO39 - New infill developmentObjective SPQHO40 - Development of Corner or Wide Garden SitesObjective SPQHO42 - Development of Underutilised InfillSection 14.10.1 - Corner/Infill DevelopmentObjective DMSO19 - New residential development guidelinesObjective DMSO23 - Separation DistanceObjective DMSO26 - Separation between Side WallsObjective DMSO27 - Minimum Private Open SpaceObjective DMSO31 - Infill DevelopmentObjective DMSO32 - Infill Development on Corner/Side Garden SitesObjective DMSO204 - Surface Water Run-OffObjective DMSO212 - OPW Flood Risk Management Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a first-party appeal for the construction of a detached house in the side garden of No. 1 Marian Park, Baldoyle, a 1950s residential estate. The Planning Authority refused permission on the grounds that the dwelling's scale was incongruous with the surrounding area. During the appeal, the applicant submitted revised plans reducing the ridge height by 599mm and scaling back a ground-floor front projection. The Inspector notes that the building's height is influenced by the ne...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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