Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the contemporary rear extension is appropriately scaled, respectfully designed in relation to the Protected Structure and Architectural Conservation Area, and that revised appeal-stage drawings adequately mitigate potential overlooking concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension respects the scale and architectural form of the existing dwelling and the wider terrace of four semi-detached properties, acting as a recessive and identifiable modern addition.
- Potential overlooking from the proposed rear terrace onto the neighboring property at No. 1 Lissoy has been successfully addressed through the introduction of a 1.8-meter-high timber trellis screen and planting as part of the appeal submission.
- The demolition of non-original rear outbuildings and the minor nature of internal interventions will not detrimentally impact the integrity or special character of the Protected Structure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective APolicy HER8Policy HER13Policy HER14Policy HER18Section 12.3.7.1Section 12.3.8.8Section 12.8.3.3Section 12.11.2.1Section 12.11.4Policy AR1 (2016 Plan)Policy AR17 (2016 Plan)Section 8.2.11.2 (i) (2016 Plan)
Decision Document Summary
The application involves the demolition of existing non-original outbuildings (29sqm) and the construction of a contemporary 81sqm two-storey rear extension at Westbury, 2 Willow Bank, Monkstown. The site contains a Protected Structure within a recently formally adopted Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). While the Planning Authority refused permission due to concerns over 'visually jarring' design and overlooking of adjacent residential amenities, the Inspector found the design to be sympath...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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