Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission (Grant) because the proposed development is consistent with the residential zoning objective of the area and the County Development Plan's policies regarding extensions, concluding it would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the vicinity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, height, and massing of the proposed extension are appropriate for the urban context and integrate well with the existing dwelling and surrounding character.
- Potential impacts on residential amenity, specifically regarding overbearance and overlooking from the proposed gable window, are not considered excessive or detrimental enough to warrant refusal.
- The development complies with the operative Dun Laoghaire County Development Plan 2022-2028 and serves the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A' (Dun Laoghaire County Development Plan 2022-2028)Section 12.3.7.1 Extensions to DwellingsSection 12.3.7.1(iv)
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report concerns a third-party appeal against the decision of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to grant permission for a two-storey rear extension and attic conversion at 20 Churchfields, Dundrum. The development involves partial demolition of rear/side walls and the addition of approximately 24.5 sqm of floor area. The subject site is an end-of-terrace dwelling zoned Objective 'A' (to protect/improve residential amenity). The appellants raised concerns regarding the scale o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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