Core Planning Reasoning
The proposal was recommended for grant as it is consistent with the 'Objective A' residential zoning, overcomes previous refusal reasons by reducing scale, and provides for the sustainable retrofit and extension of an existing dwelling without seriously injuring the visual or residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The revised proposal sufficiently addresses previous reasons for refusal (under reg. ref. D21A/0909) by omitting a second-floor level and reducing the overall floor area and massing.
- While the contemporary design represents a significant change, it is acceptable within the varied architectural context of the area and will not have a material overbearing impact on adjoining properties.
- Potential overlooking and loss of privacy from new first-floor terraces and corner windows can be effectively mitigated through the installation of permanent 1.8-metre-high opaque glazed screens.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective ASection 4.3 (Retention and deep retrofit)Policy PHP19 (Conserve and improve existing housing stock)Chapter 12 (Development Management)Section 12.3 (Criteria for residential developments)Section 12.3.7.1 (Design of extensions to dwellings)Section 12.3.9 (Retention and retrofit of dwellings)Policy objective HER 20 (Rehabilitation and reuse of older buildings)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the refurbishment and extension of 'Koti', a detached dwelling on a steeply sloping site off Cunningham Road, Dalkey. The development includes the demolition of the existing first floor and roof to be replaced by a larger contemporary first-floor structure, new external terraces, and associated landscaping. The site context is sensitive, being elevated and in close proximity to the 'Enderly' residential scheme and the 'Lynwood' dwelling. Substantial third-party objections f...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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