Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is consistent with the 'A' zoning objective of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, provides for compact urban growth on a serviced site, and would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the area, thus representing the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scheme represents a high-quality design approach and an efficient use of serviced urban land in accordance with national and local policy.
- Revisions submitted by way of Further Information regarding height and setbacks adequately protect the residential amenity of neighboring properties, specifically Mounttown Cottages.
- The proposed access arrangements and the replacement of the high boundary wall with a low wall and railings provide better passive surveillance and ensure traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 'A' zoningSection 4.3.1.1 - Policy Objective PHP18Section 4.3.1.3 - Policy Objective PHP20Policy Objective PHP19Section 12.3.7.7Section 12.8.3.3Section 12.8.7.1Section 12.4.8.1
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a third-party appeal against the decision of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to grant permission for the construction of 4 detached houses (two 3-bedroom and two 4-bedroom) on the side garden of Kilcoran House, Knapton Road, Monkstown. The site is approximately 0.156 hectares in a serviced urban area. Appellants argued that the proposal constituted over-development, was incongruous with the established pattern, and would cause loss of amenity. The Inspector noted th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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