Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission, concluding that the proposed house is consistent with the residential 'Objective A' zoning and, subject to conditions, would not seriously injure the character of the area or the amenities of property in the vicinity while providing an adequate standard of residential amenity and maintaining traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of subdivision and infill residential development is acceptable on this residentially zoned site and aligns with planning policy promoting compact urban form near public transport links.
- The revised design, which reduced the ridge height and scale compared to a previously refused application, is considered subordinate and respectful to the existing streetscape and neighboring properties.
- The proposed development provides adequate off-street parking and private open space, and it is not expected to create significant traffic hazards or negatively impact the residential privacy of adjoining homes.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ATable 13.1.2Policy PHP18Policy PHP20Section 12.3Section 12.3.7.5Section 12.3.7.7Section 12.4.3Section 12.4.8Section 12.8.3.3
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the subdivision of the garden at No. 27 Churchtown Road Lower, Dublin 14, to facilitate the construction of a new 145sqm three-bedroom, two-storey detached house with a car port and new vehicular entrance onto Churchtown Avenue. The site is located in a mature suburban area near the Windy Arbour LUAS stop. A previous application on the site was refused due to excessive ridge height and parking concerns. The Inspector's assessment focused on visual and residen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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