Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the deletion of Condition 3(a), concluding that the proposed ground floor footprint is acceptable and the required setback is unwarranted given the site's corner location, configuration, and capacity to accommodate the development without injury to visual or residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site's unique triangular corner configuration provides sufficient capacity to accept the ground floor footprint as proposed without adversely affecting the building line or character of the area.
- The proposed extension, including its scale, massing, and external finishes (cedar cladding), would not result in undue adverse impacts on visual amenities or the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
- The requirements of Condition No. 3 (a) are unwarranted, and the planning authority should be directed to delete the condition as the proposal complies with proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022Zoning Objective Z1Section 16.10.12Appendix 17
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a first-party appeal against Condition 3(a) of Dublin City Council's decision to grant permission for a part single, part two-storey extension at 186 Kilworth Road, Dublin 12. The disputed condition required a 1.1-metre front setback for the ground floor footprint. The site is a corner plot within a 'Z1' residential zoning area. The Inspector found that the proposed design—intended to maintain internal living space—is appropriate for the site's context. Key arguments incl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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