Core Planning Reasoning
The development is consistent with the residential zoning objective 'A' and national policy for compact growth; the Inspector concludes it would not seriously injure local amenities, result in significant traffic hazards, or cause environmental harm.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development aligns with the 'A' zoning objective of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 to provide for residential development while protecting amenities.
- Potential traffic and pedestrian safety issues have been adequately mitigated through revised junction designs, including narrowing the entrance and adding a STOP sign.
- The removal of 11 trees is considered acceptable on balance, as the need for higher-density housing on a serviced, sustainable site outweighs the loss, and significant woodland character is retained.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'CA5: Energy Performance in BuildingsCA6: Retrofit and Reuse of BuildingsCA7: Construction MaterialsPHP18: Residential DensityPHP20: Protection of Existing Residential AmenityPHP27: Housing MixPHP35: Healthy PlacemakingT19: Car Parking StandardsT23: Roads and StreetsT35: Section 48 and 49 Levies12.3.3.1: Residential Size and Mix12.3.3.2: Residential Density12.3.4.2: Habitable Rooms12.3.7.7: Infill12.4.5.1: Car Parking Standards12.4.6: Cycle Parking12.4.8: Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding Areas12.8.3: Open Space Quantity for Residential Development12.8.3.1: Public Open Space12.8.3.3 (i): Private Open Space for Houses12.8.7.1: Separation Distances12.8.7.2: Boundaries12.8.8: Financial Contributions in Lieu of open Space12.8.11: Existing Trees and Hedgerows
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by Greythorn Developments 2 Ltd. involves the construction of 8 three-bed, three-storey terraced houses on a 0.21-hectare infill site at Fortal, Killiney Road, Dalkey. The site, currently the rear garden of the period dwelling Fortal House, is located in an established residential area and features a sloping topography and mature trees. Third-party appellants contested the grant of permission, citing traffic congestion, the removal of 'ancient' Category A trees, and the overbearing ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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