Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended upholding Condition No. 3 (requiring a 2-meter setback) to protect the residential amenities of adjoining properties from overbearing visual impacts and to prevent significant overshadowing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The appeal is appropriately confined to Condition No. 3 only under the provisions of Section 139 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
- The proposed extension, if not set back by 2 meters as conditioned, would appear overbearing and visually dominant when viewed from the rear of adjoining properties.
- Upholding the condition is necessary to protect the residential amenity of neighboring properties (No.s 104 and 105 Pembroke Cottages) and aligns with proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Objective Z1Appendix 18 (Residential Extensions)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves a 16sq.m first-floor extension to a detached mews dwelling at 1 Donnybrook Mews, Rampart Lane, Dublin 4. While Dublin City Council granted permission, they attached Condition No. 3 requiring a 2-meter setback from the western boundary and opaque glazing on the north elevation. The applicant appealed this specific condition, arguing it was unnecessary and would restrict bedroom space. The site is zoned Z1, intended to protect residential amenities. The Inspector found the si...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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