Core Planning Reasoning
The development is consistent with the 'Z1' zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 and follows the established pattern of suburban extensions in the area, without causing materially significant injury to the residential amenities of neighboring properties through overshadowing or loss of light.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of a single-storey rear extension is acceptable under the Z1 zoning which aims to protect and improve residential amenities.
- The appellant's concerns regarding loss of light and right-to-light were not substantiated with expert analysis and are primarily considered civil matters rather than planning grounds for refusal.
- The scale, height, and separation distance of the extension are consistent with the historical development pattern of the estate and do not result in significant overbearing or overshadowing impacts.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective Z1 - Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsSection 5 (Quality Housing)Section 16 (Development Standards)Appendix 17 (Volume 2) - Residential Extensions
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses the retention of a 28sqm ground floor rear extension at No. 10 Maywood Park, Raheny, Dublin 5. The property is a modified semi-detached dwelling in a mature suburban area. A third-party appeal from the neighbor at No. 8 raised issues regarding significant loss of natural light to a kitchen and living room, as well as loss of privacy. The Inspector's assessment found that the extension is a modest single-storey structure with a mono-pitched roof that respects the existing pat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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