WEB5001/21
PERMISSION & RETENTION: The development consists of the demolition of the existing front porch roof and side garage at ground floor level. The construction of a new single-storey extension to the front, side, and rear of the existing dwelling to include a porch, utility, playroom & new kitchen/living/dining space. Also included is new vehicular access from St Anne's Avenue. Retention of 31sqm single-storey structure to the rear garden of existing dwelling. The development is to include internal alterations, landscaping along with new boundary walls to the side and front of the site, and all ancillary site works and drainage.
Core Planning Reasoning
The development was recommended for a grant of permission as it is consistent with the 'Z1' residential zoning, respects the character of the existing dwelling and the surrounding suburban area, and would not significantly injure the visual or residential amenities of the property or neighboring houses.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extensions and the retention of the 31sqm shed are consistent with the prevailing pattern of development and the residential character of the Clontarf East area.
- The shed structure, while subject to third-party concerns regarding its use, does not cause undue overlooking, overshadowing, or overbearing impacts given its scale and setback.
- Potential impacts on residential amenity can be successfully mitigated through planning conditions, specifically by restricting the outbuilding's use to purposes incidental to the main dwelling.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a 'Permission & Retention' application at No. 37 Saint Annes Avenue, a two-storey end-of-terrace house. The development includes the demolition of a porch and garage, the construction of a single-storey extension to the front, side, and rear, a new vehicular access, and the retention of a 31sqm single-storey outbuilding. A third-party appellant (Thomas Butterly) raised significant concerns regarding the shed's scale, its potential use as a separate habitable unit or gym, and...PDF Document Missing
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