Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends granting permission because the development aligns with the 'RA' (Residential Area) zoning objective, contributes to housing supply through compact urban growth, and sensitively preserves the architectural heritage and sylvan character of Auburn House and its attendant grounds while maintaining acceptable standards of residential amenity and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is consistent with local zoning and national policies for compact growth, providing a varied housing mix that respects the historic landscape and protected status of Auburn House.
- Potential impacts on architectural heritage and visual vistas are mitigated through careful site layout, significant tree retention, and a robust phasing plan that prioritizes the restoration of the protected structure.
- Comprehensive environmental and technical assessments (EIA, AA, and TTA) demonstrate that the project, subject to conditions such as the repurposing of two units for a childcare facility, will not adversely affect local biodiversity, road safety, or the integrity of European sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective RAObjective HCAO24Objective HCAO27Policy SPQHP36Objective DAO11Objective DMSO27Section 14.8.2Objective DMSO72Section 14.4.1Section 14.6.5Section 14.17.2Section 14.17.7Objective DMSO194Local Objective 47
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks to construct 98 residential units (reduced to 95 by the Inspector) on a 9.03ha site centered around Auburn House, a protected structure in Malahide. The development is part of a larger three-application masterplan for the applicant's landholdings. The Inspector navigated complex validity issues raised by appellants, specifically 'project splitting' and the use of the LRD process, concluding the current approach is valid as a single EIAR/NIS was provided for all concurrent sche...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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