Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission as the proposal constitutes a high-quality infill development that is consistent with the 'A' residential zoning objective, national compact growth policies, and the local County Development Plan, without significantly impacting the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is consistent with the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 and national planning guidelines regarding urban consolidation and compact growth in serviced suburban areas near public transport (Shankill DART station).
- The scale, massing, and height of the proposed 2.5-storey dwelling are compatible with the existing residential pattern and, following shadow analysis and distance assessment, will not cause undue overshadowing, overbearing, or overlooking impacts on the neighboring property 'Glenarm'.
- The removal of existing Leylandii hedgerows is acceptable subject to the implementation of a comprehensive landscaping plan and replacement boundary treatments (e.g., Laurel hedging and privacy fencing) to ensure the retention of privacy and residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'Policy Objective CS11 (Compact Growth)Policy Objective PHP18 (Residential Density)Policy Objective PHP19 (Existing Housing Stock - Adaptation)Policy Objective PHP20 (Protection of Existing Residential Amenity)Section 12.3.7 (Additional Accommodation in Existing Built-Up Areas)Section 12.3.7.5 (Corner / Side Garden Sites)Section 12.3.7.7 (Infill)Section 12.8.11 (Existing Trees and Hedgerows)Section 12.4.8 (Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding Areas)Section 12.4.5.6 (Residential Parking)Table 13.1.1 (Development Plan Zoning Objectives)Table 12.5 (Car Parking Zones and Standards)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposes the subdivision of a large residential plot at 'Green Trees', 11 Eaton Brae, to construct a new 2.5-storey, 4-bedroom detached house (271 sqm). The project includes creating a new vehicular access for the existing dwelling while the new infill house utilizes the current entrance. The third-party appeal by neighbors at 'Glenarm' (No. 11A) raised significant concerns regarding the house's 9.5m ridge height, potential for overbearing impact on their side garden, loss of matur...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.
PDF Document Missing
The original decision document for this case could not be linked. This often happens for older cases or those with restricted documentation.
Search for case on ABP