Core Planning Reasoning
The development is consistent with the Z1 residential zoning objective and is considered acceptable in principle; the proposed 1.15m increase in chimney height adequately addresses third-party concerns regarding smoke egress and residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The garden room is of an appropriate scale and design for its context, maintaining adequate separation from the main dwelling and causing no significant overbearing or privacy impacts.
- The proposed modification to raise the chimney height by 1.15m is a marginal visual change that effectively mitigates smoke-related impacts on the amenities of adjacent occupants at No. 18 Dollymount Grove.
- Subject to conditions restricting the use to purposes ancillary to the main house and the payment of a development contribution, the retention of the structure complies with proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022Zoning Objective Z1Section 16.10.12Appendix 17
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the retention of a 33.7 sq.m single-storey garden structure (containing a family room, toilet, and tool shed) in the rear garden of 12 Seapark Road, Clontarf. The site is situated in a mature residential area zoned 'Z1' to protect and improve residential amenities. The primary contention in the appeal related to a chimney on the structure causing smoke egress into a neighboring property. The Inspector noted that while the structure is unusual for a garden room, it is subord...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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