Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered acceptable in terms of traffic safety and convenience, will not seriously injure the residential amenities of the area, and complies with the proper planning and sustainable development of the region as outlined in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The revised site layout successfully addresses initial concerns regarding the potential impact on the public realm and the functional safety of the cul-de-sac turning area.
- Land registry maps and revised plans confirm the applicant has sufficient ownership and control over the subject footpath and landscaped areas, meaning there is no direct impact on common areas.
- The addition of an in-curtilage parking space will not result in the loss of formally designated communal parking and may serve to alleviate existing parking pressures in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective: Existing Residential (RES)The Roads Act 1993 Section 13 Paragraph 10Newcastle Local Area PlanNewcastle Architectural Conservation Area
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a new 3.3m wide driveway entrance and pavement dish at 13 Newcastle Manor Park, an end-of-terrace corner site. The primary issues raised by third-party appellants involved the alleged communal nature of the land to the front of the house and the potential for the new entrance to interfere with a cul-de-sac turning circle and existing on-street parking. Following a request for further information, the applicant revised the layout to orient the parking space pe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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