COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
HEADED ITEM NO. 8
Pre-Part 8 Report Construction of house at Cherryfield RCP
It is proposed to go to public consultation under Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning & Development) Regulations 2001-2007 in respect of the redevelopment of existing Bay 6 Cherryfield Way comprising an extension to the existing day house to provide living and sleeping accommodation for the family currently residing in this bay. The family have resided at 6 Cherryfield Way since the site opened in 2002.
The family applied to South Dublin County Council for specially adapted mobile home to accommodate their family on medical grounds and were granted medical priority by the Dublin Medical Officer. An application was made to the DOEHLG in this respect and was granted.. However, it was not possible to source a mobile home/chalet large enough that could be accommodated within the existing bay safely.
As there was no suitable accommodation within the Council’s housing stock, (a five bedroom house is required), a feasibility study was carried out in respect of extending the existing day house to accommodate the family and plans in this respect were submitted to the DOEHLG for approval and by letter dated 26th January 2010 the DOEHLG approved same provided the all in costs does not exceed €230,000.
The house will be built in the existing bay and will incorporate the existing day house, the family have been advised that they will be required to sign a new tenancy agreement prior to the occupation of the newly constructed extension and that it will contain a clause that will prohibit the keeping of caravans within the curtilage of the dwelling.