# Planning application D16A/0852

> Navarone, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Granted (12 Apr 2017).

- **Reference:** D16A/0852
- **Address:** Navarone, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18
- **Status:** Granted (12 Apr 2017)
- **Decision:** GRANT PERMISSION
- **Application type:** Permission
- **Applicant:** BASL Developments Ltd
- **Lodged:** 16 Mar 2017
- **Decided:** 12 Apr 2017
- **Appeal (An Coimisiún Pleanála):** PL06D.248475, REFUSE PERMISSION
- **Appeal decided:** 15 Aug 2017
- **Location (lat, lng):** 53.255421, -6.153258

## Proposal

Development at this site. The deveopment will consist of a 2 storey and attic level, 5 bedroom detached house on site to the south side of an existing house and within the curtilage of Navarone, Brennanstown Road. The development will also include new vehicular access drive to existing shared gate onto Brennanstown Road, new boundary treatment between both houses, landscaping and provision of new foul and surface water drainage connection and associated site works.

## In plain English

A new 5-bedroom detached house beside Navarone on Brennanstown Road.

- **1** house

### What's planned

A two-storey-plus-attic, 5-bedroom detached house on a site to the south of the existing house.

### Transport

A new driveway to the existing shared gate on Brennanstown Road.

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## Conditions

### Condition 1

The development to be carried out in accordance with the plans, particulars and specifications lodged with the application, as amended on 14.02.2017 and 16.03.2017, save as may be required by the other conditions attached hereto.
REASON: To ensure that the development shall be in accordance with the permission and that effective control be maintained.

### Condition 2

The proposed dwelling shall be amended as follows:
(i) The first floor side/north elevation window to Bedroom 3 shall be omitted.
(ii) The double height stairs/landing window on the side/north elevation shall be manufactured opaque or frosted glass and shall be permanently maintained.  The application of film to the surface of clear glass is not acceptable.
REASON: In the interest of the residential amenity of the adjoining property.

### Condition 3

Prior to the commencement of development on site the developer shall submit a revised tree protection plan which shall also include proposals to retain Tree No. 867. No development shall commence until the written approval of the Planning Authority has been received in relation to this condition.
REASON: In the interests of visual and residential amenity and to comply with the objective of Map 7 of the County Development Plan, 2016-2022, to protect and preserve Trees and Woodlands at this location.

### Condition 4

That the entire premises be used as a single dwelling unit and shall not be sub-divided in any manner or used as two or more separate habitable units.
REASON: To prevent unauthorised development.

### Condition 5

That no outward opening gates shall be provided to the area.
REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 6

The glazing to the ground floor WC and first floor en-suites and bathroom shall be manufactured opaque or frosted glass and shall be permanently maintained.  The application of film to the surface of clear glass is not acceptable.
REASON: In the interests of residential amenity.

### Condition 7

The developer shall prevent any mud, dirt, debris or building material being carried onto or placed on the public road or adjoining property(s) as a result of the site construction works and repair any damage to the public road arising from carrying out the works.
REASON: In the interests of traffic safety and residential amenity.

### Condition 8

The proposed new driveway/parking areas shall be constructed with sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.
REASON: In the interest of the adequate disposal of surface water.

### Condition 9

Unless or otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority, the surface water drainage shall be in accordance with the submitted planning application which details the use of permeable gravel and a soakway in dealing with surface water run-off from the property.
REASON: In the interest of the adequate disposal of surface water.

### Condition 10

Soakaways are to comply with the requirements of BRE Digest 365 ‘Soakaway Design’ and it is the developer’s/landowner’s responsibility to ensure this and their nuisance free operation at all times.
REASON: In the interest of the adequate disposal of surface water.

### Condition 11

The surface water shall be infiltrated within the confines of the property boundary. No overflow from the soakaway to the public system shall be permitted unless otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority.
REASON: In the interests of the adequate disposal of surface water, residential amenity and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 12

The soakaway shall have a minimum set back distance of 5 metres from any building/structural foundation and 3 metres from any boundary.
REASON: In the interests of the adequate disposal of surface water, residential amenity and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 13

Prior to the commencement of any development or any related construction activity or tree felling on the site, the developer shall lodge a Tree and Hedgerow Bond to the value of €10,000.00 with the Planning Authority. This is to ensure the protection of trees on and immediately adjacent to the site to make good any damage caused during the construction period.

The bond lodgement shall be coupled with an Arboricultural Agreement, with the developer, empowering the Planning Authority to apply such security, or part thereof, to the satisfactory protection of any tree/hedgerow or trees/hedgerows on or immediately adjoining the site, or the appropriate and reasonable replacement of any such trees/hedgerows which die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased within a period of three years from the substantial completion of the development. Any replacement planting shall use large semi-mature tree size(s) and species or similar as may be stipulated by the planning authority.

An Arboricultural Assessment Report and Certificate is to be signed off by a qualified Arborist after the period of 3 years of completion of the works. Any remedial tree surgery, tree felling works recommended in that Report and Certificate shall be undertaken by the developer, under the supervision of the Arborist. The bond will only be refunded upon receipt by the Planning Authority of a satisfactory post-construction arboricultural assessment, carried out by a qualified arborist and provided that the hedges/trees proposed for retention are alive, in good condition with a useful life expectancy.
REASON: To ensure the protection, safety, prudent retention and long-term viability of trees to be retained on and immediately adjacent to the site, to comply with the objective ‘to protect and preserve Trees and woodlands’ at this location as per Map 7 of the County Development Plan 2016-2022 and in the interests of visual and residential amenity and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 14

Prior to the commencement of any development, the developer shall engage the services of a qualified arborist as an arboricultural consultant, for the entire period of construction activity. The applicant shall inform the Planning Authority in writing of the appointment and name of the consultant, prior to commencement of development. The consultant shall visit the site at a minimum on a monthly basis, to ensure the implementation of all of the recommendations in the tree reports and plans.

To ensure the protection of trees to be retained within the site, the developer shall implement all the recommendations pertaining to tree retention, tree protection and tree works, as detailed in the Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan in the submitted tree report. All tree felling, surgery and remedial works shall be completed upon completion of the works. All works on retained trees shall comply with proper arboricultural techniques conforming to BS 3998: 2010 Tree Work – Recommendations. The clearance of any vegetation including trees and scrub should be carried out outside the bird-breeding season (1 March – 31 August inclusive) or as stipulated under the Wildlife Acts 1976 and 2000.

The arborist shall carry out a post construction tree survey and assessment on the condition of the retained trees. A completion certificate is to be signed off by the arborist when all permitted development works are completed and in line with the recommendations of the tree report. The certificate shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for written agreement upon completion of the works.
REASON: To ensure and give practical effect to the retention, protection and sustainability of trees during and after construction of the permitted development, to comply with the objective ‘to protect and preserve Trees and woodlands’ at this location as per Map 7 of the County Development Plan 2016-2022 and in the interests of visual and residential amenity and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 15

That a financial contribution shall be paid by the proposer to the Council towards the cost of the extension of Luas Line B from the Sandyford Depot to Cherrywood, namely Luas Line B1. This contribution to be paid prior to the commencement of the development or in such other manner as may otherwise be agreed with the Planning Authority. The rate of contribution payable shall be that pertaining to the particular year in which implementation of the Planning Permission is commenced. The Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme provides for an annual increase in the levels of contribution payable, as outlined in the scheme, by a factor of 5% compound interest per annum. The levels of contribution will be reviewed annually on the 13th of January of each year during which the scheme is in force to take account of the aforementioned increase.
The rate of contribution payable in respect of this development, at current contribution rates, is €54,876.74 and is subject to increase as outlined above.
It should be noted that contributions assessed in accordance with the Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme cannot be appealed to An Bord Pleanala unless the applicant considers the levy referred to in this condition has not been properly applied in accordance with the terms of the Scheme.
REASONS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS: To part finance the extension of the Luas Line B1 from Sandyford Depot to Cherrywood, as provided for in the Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme adopted by the Council of Dunlaoghaire-Rathdown on the 13th of January, 2003. (incorporating amendments to Clause 13  as adopted by the County Council at it’s meeting on 13th May, 2013 – to be effective for all decisions from 14th May, 2013).

### Condition 16

The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €221.33 to the Planning Authority as a contribution towards expenditure that was/or is proposed to be incurred by the Planning Authority in respect of the provision of Surface Water Public Infrastructure and Facilities benefiting development in the area of the Authority, as provided for in the Development Contribution Scheme made by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the 14th December, 2015. These rates of contribution shall be updated effective from 1 January each year during the life of the Scheme in accordance with the SCSI Tender Price Index (See Article 12 of the Scheme ) commencing from 1st January, 2018. Contributions shall be payable at the index adjusted rate pertaining to the year in which implementation of the planning permission is commenced, as provided for in Note 1 to the Table at Article 9 of the Scheme. Outstanding balances may be subject to interest charges.
REASON: It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribution be required in respect of the provision of the Surface Water Public Infrastructure and Facilities benefiting development in the area of the Planning Authority and that is provided, or that is intended will be provided, by or on behalf of the Local Authority.

Note on above Condition:
Please note that with effect from 1st January, 2014 Irish Water are now the statutory body responsible for both water and waste water services. Accordingly, the contribution payable has been reduced by the amount of the contribution associated with these services. Further details/clarification can be obtained from Irish Water at Tel. 1 850 278 278 .

### Condition 17

The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €5,068.55 to the Planning Authority as a contribution towards expenditure that was/or is proposed to be incurred by the Planning Authority in respect of the provision of the Roads Public Infrastructure and Facilities benefiting development in the area of the Authority, as provided for in the Development Contribution Scheme made by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the 14th December, 2015. These rates of contribution shall be updated effective from 1 January each year during the life of the Scheme in accordance with the SCSI Tender Price Index (See Article 12 of the Scheme) commencing from 1st January, 2018. Contributions shall be payable at the index adjusted rate pertaining to the year in which implementation of the planning permission is commenced, as provided for in Note 1 to the Table at Article 9 of the Scheme. Outstanding balances may be subject to interest charges.
REASON: It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribution be required in respect of the provision of the Roads Public Infrastructure and Facilities benefiting development in the area of the Planning Authority and that is provided, or that is intended will be provided, by or on behalf of the Local Authority.

### Condition 18

The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €3,290.12 to the Planning Authority as a contribution towards expenditure that was/or is proposed to be incurred by the Planning Authority in respect of the provision of the Community & Parks  Public Infrastructure, Facilities and Amenities benefiting development in the area of the Authority, as provided for in the Development Contribution Scheme made by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the 14th December, 2015. These rates of contribution shall be updated effective from 1 January each year during the life of the Scheme in accordance with the SCSI Tender Price Index (See Article 12 of the Scheme) commencing from 1st January, 2018. Contributions shall be payable at the index adjusted rate pertaining to the year in which implementation of the planning permission is commenced, as provided for in Note 1 to the Table at Article 9 of the Scheme. Outstanding balances may be subject to interest charges.
REASON: It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribution be required in respect of the provision of the Community & Parks Public Infrastructure, Facilities and Amenities benefiting development in the area of the Planning Authority and that is provided, or that is intended will be provided, by or on behalf of the Local Authority.

### Condition 19

This development shall not be carried out without prior agreement, in writing, between the Applicant and the Planning Authority relating to the payment of development contributions.
REASON: Investment by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in Local Authority works has facilitated and will facilitate the proposed development. It is considered appropriate and reasonable that the developer should contribute to the cost of same.

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- [D15A/0667](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D15A-0667.md): Glendruid Mews, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18 (corner with Lehaunstown Lane). Granted (23 Mar 2016). Refurbishes an outbuilding at Glendruid Mews to add living space to the existing house.
- [D15A/0187](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D15A-0187.md): Glendruid Mews, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18 (corner with Lehaunstown Lane). Refused or withdrawn (13 May 2015). Replaces a storage shed with a two-storey extension to a house at Glendruid Mews.
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- [D05A/0322](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D05A-0322.md): Centenary Service Station, Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18.. Refused or withdrawn (19 Apr 2005). Upgrades the shop and car wash at Centenary Service Station, Cabinteely, adding a hot food deli.
- [DZ16A/0587](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ16A-0587.md): Site of 2.79 ha approx. at Beech Park, Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18/Loughlinstown, Co Dublin. Granted (21 Dec 2016). 34 houses at Beech Park, Bray Road, replacing six homes, plus part of the Druid's Glen Road and bridge.

## Links

- [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D16A-0852)
- [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/73069)
- [All Cherrywood applications](https://cherrywoodplans.com/applications.md)

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