Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting permission, overturning the Planning Authority's refusal, concluding that the proposed infill dwelling is acceptable in terms of design, residential amenity, and traffic safety, provided the vehicular entrance width is restricted by condition.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of a new dwelling at this location is acceptable under the 'RES' zoning objective and aligns with national policies for compact growth on brownfield sites.
- The contemporary architectural design is of high quality and makes a positive contribution to the corner site without negatively impacting the nearby Protected Structure or existing residential amenities.
- Concerns regarding traffic safety and surface water drainage can be adequately addressed through planning conditions, specifically by limiting the vehicular entrance width to a maximum of 4 meters.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.7.6Zoning RESSection 6.8Policy H13H13 Objective 3Section 12.6.8Section 12.3.7 (iv)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of a side extension and the construction of a two-storey, contemporary 1-bedroom dwelling on a corner site at No. 29 Boot Road, Clondalkin. The site is located in an established residential area zoned 'RES' and is in proximity to a Protected Structure (St. Brigid's Well). South Dublin County Council originally refused permission due to concerns over an excessively wide vehicular entrance (6.19m) and insufficient drainage details. However, the Inspector found ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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