Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development fails to achieve compact consolidated development and an efficient use of accessible, zoned and serviced lands by reason of its excessively low density (c. 21 units per ha), which is contrary to local and national policy objectives seeking to increase residential density in settlements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed density of approximately 21 units per hectare is considered excessively low for a 'TC' (Town and District Centre) zoned site that is strategically located relative to services and high-capacity public transport.
- The development fails to achieve the objectives of compact consolidated growth as set out in the National Planning Framework (NPO 3a, 35) and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSO 2).
- The proposal is contrary to Policy CSP14 of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, as it does not represent an efficient or sustainable use of serviced urban land in a central town centre location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029 (CDP)Policy CSP14Policy CMP2Policy CMP25Objective GINHO20Objective DMSO50Objective DMSO51Objective DMSO52Objective DMSO53Objective DMSO56Objective DMSO57Objective DMSO68Objective DMSO69Section 14.5.1Section 14.5.2Section 14.5.3Section 14.6.3Section 14.10.1Section 14.13.2Section 14.17FP 13.B
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to a 0.19ha site at Danell House, Main Street, Blanchardstown, currently occupied by a detached dwelling. The applicant originally sought permission for 6 houses, which was reduced to 4 detached houses following a Further Information request by Fingal County Council. The Planning Authority granted permission, but a Third Party appeal was lodged by a neighbor citing impacts on residential amenity, including overlooking and overshadowing. While the Inspector found that the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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