Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission, concluding that the development respects the scale and character of the host dwelling and the surrounding Ashlawn estate, would not seriously injure residential amenity, and is consistent with the Donegal County Development Plan 2018-2024.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey extension, although effectively doubling the size of the house, is acceptable in scale and design as it is well-concealed by mature vegetation and respects the existing ridge level.
- Third-party concerns regarding student accommodation and multiple occupancy can be effectively mitigated through a planning condition requiring the house and extension to be occupied as a single residential unit.
- While the R940 access is substandard, the primary access via Gortlee Road is adequate for the limited traffic generated by a house extension, and on-site parking can be managed by condition.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Donegal County Development Plan 2018-2024Map 12.1B (Letterkenny Zoning)Section 6.2 (Urban Housing)Policy AB-P-12Policy UB-P-27Table 6 in Appendix 3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the refurbishment and a 134sqm two-storey side extension of an existing house at 105 Ashlawn, Letterkenny, creating a 7-bedroom dwelling. The site is located in a low-density residential area near the Atlantic Technological University campus, zoned as 'Established Development'. A previous application on the site was refused by the Board (ABP-309892-21) due to traffic hazard concerns and inconsistencies regarding intended student accommodation use. In this assessment, the In...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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