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the development will consist of demolishing the existing house, the construction of 8 no. new semi-detached houses with two no. car-parking spaces each, repositioning of the site entrance, construction of a road, new perimeter walls and all associated site works

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the development is consistent with the A1 'Existing Residential' zoning, utilizes an under-used backland site for compact urban growth, and addresses previous layout and traffic safety concerns from a prior refusal (ABP-311643-21).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of residential development is acceptable under the A1 'Existing Residential' zoning and contributes to sustainable, compact urban development on an under-utilised backland site.
  • The proposed density of 33 units per hectare and the redesigned internal road layout successfully address the reasons for refusal in a previous planning history on the site regarding traffic and overdevelopment.
  • Potential overlooking and visual impact issues, particularly for the property to the southeast, can be mitigated through planning conditions requiring the reorientation of specific dwellings and window placements.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Objective A1 - Existing ResidentialDM OBJ 18 (Separation distances)DM OBJ 21 (Separation distances)DM OBJ 14 (Density)DM OBJ 26 (Public/private open space)DM OBJ 27 (Open space exemption for <9 units)Table 11.1 (Private open space requirements)Table 11.2 (Car parking standards)Section 11.5.19 a) (Infill sites)Section 11.5.20 b) (Backland sites)DM OBJ 42 (Building lines)DM OBJ 43 (Infill/backland development)SH POL 2 (Dunboyne growth)DCE POL 1 (Economic/employment strategy)DM OBJ 11 (Retention of trees/hedgerows)DM OBJ 9 (Public lighting)DM OBJ 93 (Visitor car parking)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the demolition of a fire-damaged dwelling and the construction of 8 semi-detached houses on a 0.2416 ha narrow backland site in Dunboyne, Co. Meath. The site fronts onto Summerhill Road and is surrounded by established residential properties. This application follows a previous refusal on the site for 6 houses (ABP-311643-21) based on poor layout and traffic hazards. The Inspector argues that the current 8-house scheme provides a significantly enhanced qualitative layout th...
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