FW23A/0394

The developement will consist of the construction of 3 No. detached

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The development is recommended for a grant of permission as it is consistent with the 'RS Residential' zoning objective, aligns with compact growth and infill development policies, and is not considered to injure residential or visual amenities, provided it complies with standard infrastructural conditions.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed residential development is acceptable in principle under the 'RS' zoning and complies with strategic objectives for infill development in serviced areas.
  • Third-party objections regarding the legal status and potential intensification of a private foul sewer connection are considered civil matters to be resolved between parties and do not constitute a planning impediment.
  • The design, scale, and layout of the three detached houses are appropriate for the site's context and will not result in significant adverse impacts on the amenities of neighbouring properties.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029RS Residential Land Use ZoningPolicy SPQHP38 'Compact Growth, Consolidation and Regeneration'Objective SPQHO39 'New Infill Development'Objective IUO3 'Water Services Infrastructure'Objective IUO4 'Separate Foul and Surface Water Drainage Systems'Section 14.6 'Design Criteria for Residential Development in Fingal'Objective DMSO23 'Separation Distance'Section 14.8.3 'Private Open Space'Section 14.9.5 'Gated Communities'Objective DMSO30 'Gated Communities'Section 14.13 'Open Space'

Decision Document Summary

The applicant seeks planning permission for the construction of 3 detached houses and associated site works in the garden of an existing dwelling named 'Cloonfad' at Outfarm Lane, Dublin 15. The primary issue under appeal was a third-party objection regarding the development's reliance on an existing 150mm private foul sewer that crosses the appellant's property. The Inspector addressed this by noting that no substantive technical or capacity deficiencies were identified and, following Section 3...
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