Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission as the proposed infill development is consistent with the 'RS' zoning objective of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029, which promotes compact growth and residential consolidation. The development, subject to conditions regarding boundary wall heights, is considered to respect the visual and residential amenities of the area and is acceptable in terms of traffic safety and services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed infill unit is acceptable in principle under the 'RS' zoning and aligns with national and local policies favoring sustainable residential intensification in serviced urban areas.
- Potential impacts on the residential amenity of neighboring properties, specifically regarding privacy and overlooking, can be effectively mitigated through a condition requiring the maintenance of a 2-meter-high boundary wall.
- The development is compatible with the existing streetscape and traffic environment, providing adequate off-street parking and utilizing existing infrastructure without significant adverse impact on public services or traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029Zoning Objective RSPolicy CSP12Policy SPQHP38Objective SPQHO37Objective SPQHO39Objective SPQHO42Table 14.4 (Infill Development)Section 14.8.1 (Floor Areas)Table 5.1 (Space provision and room sizes)Section 14.10.1 (Corner/Infill Development)Objective DMSO31Table 14.8 (Private Open Space)Table 14.19 (Car Parking Standards)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a contemporary, single-storey, 1-bed infill residential unit (61 sq. m) in the rear garden of 8 The Park, Melrose Park, Kinsealy. The site is located in a cul-de-sac near the M1 and Dublin Airport. Despite a planning history of refusals for more intensive developments (bungalows and townhouses), the Inspector found this modest proposal suitable for the area. Key concerns raised by third-party appellants included overlooking of No. 7A The Avenue and loss of on...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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