Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends granting permission (rather than refusal) on the basis that the proposal constitutes appropriate infill residential development on residentially zoned land, is consistent with the Core Strategy of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, and provides a satisfactory standard of amenity for future occupants without seriously injuring the amenities of adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is acceptable in principle as it represents sustainable infill on suitably zoned land within an existing village boundary.
- The revised layout adequately addresses residential amenity concerns and provides a significant planning gain by reserving land for the future extension of St. Finian's Community Centre.
- Arguments regarding landownership and the removal of boundary walls are primarily civil matters; however, for planning purposes, the applicant has demonstrated sufficient legal interest and the proposed permeability links are acceptable in terms of traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy CS9 (Newcastle)Objective CS9 SLO 2Policy SM3 Objective 12SM6 SLO 1Policy COS4 Objective 14Chapter 2 (Core Strategy)Section 8.7.3Objective RES-NObjective RUObjective VC
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of two agricultural sheds and the construction of 29 residential units (revised from 30) on a 1.35-hectare site at Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Dublin. The site context is characterized as an infill location within the village's Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), primarily zoned for new residential communities (RES-N). Key issues addressed in the report include third-party appeals from residents of Newcastle Glebe concerning landownership, traffic safety, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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