D21A/0920

The Inspector recommends a grant of permission for the revised 'Option B', concluding that the reduced scale of intervention to the front elevation sufficiently preserves the dwelling's character and that the overall development, subject to conditions including the omission of the garden room, would not adversely affect the Dalkey ACA or residential amenities.

• The revised 'Option B' scheme is appropriate as it retains the existing front elevation walls and window openings, thereby protecting the mid-nineteenth-century architectural character of the host dwelling.
• The development would not have a detrimental impact on the visual amenity of the Dalkey Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) due to the site's significant setback from the road and the lack of a dominant uniform style in the surrounding streetscape.
• Potential residential amenity impacts are mitigated through recommended conditions requiring the omission of the garden room to prevent overbearing effects on the western boundary and a 50% reduction in glazing at the second-floor rear elevation to address overlooking concerns.