Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority initially refused permission due to concerns regarding overlooking, overbearing appearance, and non-compliance with backland/infill development policies; however, the Inspector recommends granting permission, finding that the revised design adequately protects residential and visual amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is acceptable in principle under the 'A' zoning objective, which seeks to protect and/or improve residential amenity.
- Revised design measures submitted on appeal, including a reduction in building width and the addition of privacy fins to first-floor windows, successfully mitigate impacts related to overlooking and overbearing appearance.
- The proposal complies with the County Development Plan standards for separation distances, private open space, and internal room sizes, and will not adversely affect the character of the Silchester Road Architectural Conservation Area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4Section 8.2.3.4(vi)Section 8.2.3.4(vii)Section 8.2.8.4(i)Section 8.2.8.4(ii)Section 8.2.4.9Section 12.3.7.6Section 12.3.7.7Policy Objective PHP19Policy Objective PHP20
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a two-storey, 4-bedroom detached house at the rear of 'Tanglewood', 34 Silchester Road, Glenageary, involving a site subdivision and a new access avenue along the eastern boundary. The front portion of the property is located within the Silchester Road Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council refused permission on the grounds that the dwelling would adversely impact adjacent properties through overlooking and overbearing mas...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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