Core Planning Reasoning
The development is consistent with the 'Objective A' zoning objective for the area, would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of property in the vicinity, and is in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dormer extension is found to integrate satisfactorily with the existing dwelling and is not considered visually incongruous or excessively overbearing in its context.
- Potential overlooking from the side dormer is mitigated by the fact that it serves a stairwell rather than a habitable room, and the subject site is located at a lower ground level than the appellant's property.
- The development complies with the provisions of the operative Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 and respects the established pattern of development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ASection 12.3.7.1 Extensions to DwellingsSection 12.3.7.1(iv)
Decision Document Summary
The application at 131 Hillside, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, proposed the demolition of a sunroom and boiler house to facilitate new single-storey extensions and an attic conversion with rear and side dormers. A third-party appeal by neighbors focused primarily on the side dormer, citing concerns of overlooking and visual overbearance. The Inspector noted the site's 'Objective A' zoning which aims to protect residential amenity. Upon review, the Inspector argued that the dormer is sensitively designed a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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