Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered an appropriate infill project on a serviced urban site, providing increased residential density in accordance with compact growth policies while protecting the existing residential amenities of the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development, as modified at the further information stage, is acceptable in terms of drainage, design, parking, and accessibility concerns.
- The project will positively contribute to the character of the area and allows for the appropriate development of an infill site in an accessible urban location.
- The development will not negatively impact the residential amenities of existing neighbors or future residents, provided it is carried out subject to specified conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective APolicy Objective CA6: Retrofit and Reuse of BuildingsSection 3.4.1.2: Priority for repairing and re-usingPolicy Objective PHP18: Residential DensitySection 4.3.1: Delivering and Improving HomesPolicy Objective PHP19: Existing Housing Stock - AdaptationPolicy Objective PHP20: Protection of Existing Residential AmenitySection 4.3.2 and Policy Objective PHP27: Housing types and tenureSection 12.3.7.7: InfillSection 12.3.9: Demolition and Replacement DwellingsSection 12.4.6.1: Requirements for New Development (Cycle Audit)Section 12.4.6.2: Cycle Parking Assessment CriteriaSection 12.8.3.1: Public Open SpaceSection 12.9.10.2: Street Lighting
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of a detached bungalow at 80 Slieve Rua Drive, Kilmacud, and the construction of 6 two-storey semi-detached dwellings (five 2-bedroom and one 3-bedroom units). The site, measuring approximately 0.15 hectares, is located within a mature residential suburb. Key arguments in the report address third-party concerns regarding overdevelopment, traffic hazards, and flood risks associated with the Kilmacud Stream. The Inspector accepted the justification for demoliti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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