Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommends granting permission as the development represents appropriate residential infill on 'RV Rural Village' zoned land, is compatible with the surrounding character, and technical concerns regarding wastewater have been satisfied by Irish Water's confirmation of feasibility.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is consistent with the 'RV Rural Village' zoning and represents an appropriate infill of an underutilised site that harmonises with the existing streetscape of Oldtown.
- Concerns regarding wastewater capacity are mitigated by Irish Water’s confirmation of feasibility and the inclusion of Oldtown WWTP in a national upgrade program, meaning the proposal is not premature.
- The height and massing of the dwelling respect the character of the area, and impacts on the residential amenity of the northern property—specifically overlooking and overshadowing—are not considered significant enough to warrant refusal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy CSP40Objective CSO67Objective CSO68Objective CSO69Objective CSO72Objective SPQHO42Policy GINHP17Policy GINHP21Objective DMSO19Objective DMSO27Objective DMSO31Objective DMSO105Objective PM44Objective DMS39
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a 3-bedroom, 2-storey detached dwelling of 127.3 sq.m on a 0.057 ha infill site in Oldtown, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority (Fingal County Council) refused the application on four grounds: wastewater treatment plant capacity, potential impact on the Rogerstown Estuary Natura 2000 sites, negative impact on neighboring residential amenity, and the height being out of character. The Inspector's Report systematically rebuts these reasons. Regarding wastewater,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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