Core Planning Reasoning
The development is recommended for grant as it is consistent with the residential zoning objective (RS) and the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, with the Inspector finding that the amendments are modest in scale and do not significantly impact the residential or visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed amendments, including a 32 sq. m. increase in floor area and revised orientation, are considered modest and do not result in undue adverse impact on the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
- Separation distances between the proposed dwelling and adjoining properties exceed the minimum requirement of 2.3 metres as provided for in the Development Plan.
- Potential overlooking from the east side elevation window can be effectively mitigated through a condition requiring the fitting of opaque, unopenable glazing.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029Chapter 14Section 14.8Section 14.10 (Infill Development)Objective DMS 031DMS 20DM06 (Draft CDP)Policy 3.1.2 (Howth SAAO Design Guidelines)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the retention and completion of amendments to a previously permitted detached infill house (House No. 2) at Windgate Rise, Howth. The modifications include a minor increase in footprint and floor area (32 sq. m.), lowering of ground levels by 275mm for structural foundations, and a slight reorientation of the building. The site is located within a 'highly sensitive' landscape character area and the buffer zone of the Howth Special Area Amenity Order (SAAO). T...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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