Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission (upholding the Planning Authority's decision), concluding that the proposed development is consistent with the 'A' zoning objective, respects the scale and character of the existing area, and would not seriously injure the residential amenities of neighboring properties or create traffic safety issues.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is of an acceptable scale, height, and massing that broadly reflects the architectural characteristics of the existing streetscape and adheres to the relevant building lines.
- Sufficient separation distances and design mitigation measures, such as fixed vertical brise soleil, are incorporated to ensure no significant adverse impacts regarding overlooking, overshadowing, or loss of privacy for adjacent residents.
- The development is located on a serviced urban site with adequate off-street parking provision and drainage capacity, complying with both local development plan standards and national policy for residential densification.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'Policy PHP20: Protection of Existing Residential AmenityPolicy PHP25: Housing for AllPolicy PHP35: Healthy PlacemakingPolicy T19: Car Parking StandardsSection 12.3.3.1: Residential Size and MixSection 12.3.7.5: Corner/Side Garden SitesSection 12.3.8: Housing for AllSection 12.4.5.1: Car Parking StandardsSection 12.4.6: Cycle ParkingSection 12.4.8: Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding AreasSection 12.8.3.3 (i): Private Open Space for HousesSection 12.8.7.1: Separation DistancesSection 12.8.7.2: Boundaries
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the subdivision of a side garden at 6 Carraig Grennane to facilitate the construction of a detached two-storey, two-bedroom dwelling. The appeal site is characterized by split-level houses on elevated plots within a cul-de-sac. The Inspector addressed several third-party concerns including infrastructure capacity, design compatibility, and residential amenity. Key findings include that the sewage and drainage arrangements are acceptable to Uisce Éireann and t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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