Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is recommended for grant as it is consistent with the 'RES' zoning objective, the pattern of development in the area, and, subject to conditions regarding finishes, would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of property in the vicinity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of development is acceptable under the 'RES' zoning objective of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The 0.5m setback required by the Planning Authority's Condition No. 2 is considered unnecessary and overly onerous given the adequate separation distances and the design's success in articulating the extension.
- While the scale is acceptable, a condition requiring the replacement of dark larch cladding with a rendered and painted finish on the eastern elevation is necessary to protect the residential amenity of the adjoining property.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy H14H14 Objective 1H14 Objective 2Section 6.8.2 (Residential Extensions)Section 12.6.8 (Residential Consolidation)South Dublin County Council House Extension Design Guide (2010)
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a first-floor side and rear extension at 26 Knockmeenagh Road, Clondalkin, a site featuring a semi-detached bungalow with an existing rear extension. The proposal was appealed by both the applicant (against a condition requiring a 0.5m setback) and a third party (against the grant). The Inspector noted the site's location within an established residential area zoned 'RES'. Key arguments focused on visual impact, overshadowing, and overlooking. The Inspector found that the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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