Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends granting permission for the overall development but requires the omission of the proposed front garden bike shed by condition, as it would be an unduly prominent and unnecessary feature that would injure the visual amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extensions to the primary dwelling, including the two-storey front extension and the ground floor rear extension, are considered acceptable in terms of design and their impact on residential amenity.
- The proposed bike/bin/mower shed in the front garden is of an excessive scale and height for its prominent position, making it out of character with the surrounding streetscape and injurious to visual amenity.
- Subject to the omission of the shed and strict adherence to conditions regarding boundary treatments and site development standards, the proposal would be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4 Additional Accommodation in Existing Built-up AreasSection 8.2.3.4 (i) Extensions to DwellingsSection 8.2.4.9 Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding AreasLand Use Zoning objective 'A' (To protect and/or improve residential amenity)
Decision Document Summary
The development at 1 Harbour Crescent, Dalkey, involves the demolition of a rear conservatory, the construction of new rear and front extensions, a garage conversion, and the installation of a 11.04 sqm bike/bin shed and new boundary fencing in the front garden. The site is located in a mature cul-de-sac characterized by open front gardens. A third-party appeal by neighbors primarily objected to the shed and the 1.8m high timber boundary fence. The Inspector, assessing the case under the Dun Lao...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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