Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is recommended for grant as it complies with the 'RS' residential zoning objective, meets the qualitative and quantitative standards for extensions in the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023, and the revised design adequately protects the residential and visual amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension is consistent with the Fingal Development Plan policies regarding residential extensions, particularly after revisions were made to address potential overlooking and impact on neighboring properties.
- The scale and height of the proposed structure remain subservient to the existing dwelling and are compatible with the established suburban character and pattern of development in the area.
- No significant adverse impacts regarding overshadowing, loss of light, or visual overbearance were identified that would warrant a refusal of planning permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective PM46Objective DMS28Objective DMS29Objective DMS42Objective DMS87Chapter 3Chapter 12Zoning Objective RSSheet No. 14 Green Infrastructure 1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks planning permission for a 109m2 part-single, part-two-storey extension to a detached dormer dwelling at Hand's Lane, Rush. The site is located within an area zoned 'RS' (Residential) and is designated as a 'Highly Sensitive Landscape'. A third-party appeal was lodged by a neighbor citing concerns over residential amenity, health impacts, and visual overbearance. The Inspector found that the applicant's further information response, which included reducing window sizes, effecti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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