SD22A/0260

Sub division of existing site for the construction of a semi-detached 2 storey house, connection to public foul sewer, amendment of existing boundary walls and new vehicular entrance arrangement for existing and proposed house and all associated site works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is consistent with the 'RES' zoning objective of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, which permits residential development in principle and encourages residential consolidation on corner or wide garden sites, provided it respects the prevailing character and does not adversely impact the amenities of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The subdivision of the site and the construction of a dual-aspect, three-bedroom dwelling is acceptable in principle as it promotes residential consolidation in a sustainable manner within an established urban area.
  • The design successfully integrates with the local context by matching the ridge height of the adjoining property and respecting the established front building line, while the use of a hipped roof and dual frontage avoids blank facades and enhances passive surveillance.
  • Concerns regarding residential amenity and traffic safety are mitigated by the adequate provision of private open space, sufficient separation distances to neighboring houses, and the site's proximity to local services and employment hubs, which justifies a slight shortfall in the maximum parking standards.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RESChapter 6 HousingSection 6.8.1Policy H13H13 Objective 1H13 Objective 3H13 Objective 5Chapter 12 - Corner / Side Garden SitesSection 12.6.8Table 5.1 Private Open Space RequirementsTable 12.26 Maximum Parking RatesSection 12.7.4 Car Parking Standards

Decision Document Summary

This report assesses a third-party appeal against the grant of permission for a new two-storey semi-detached dwelling (c.100 sqm) on a corner site at 11 Glenfield Drive, Clondalkin. The site currently contains a semi-detached house on a large plot. The Inspector highlights that while previous applications on the site were refused due to building line breaches and overbearing impacts, the current design successfully addresses these issues by aligning the dwelling with the Glenfield Drive building...
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