Core Reason for the Refused Part
While the Planning Authority initially refused the dormer element due to concerns regarding visual impact and overlooking, the Inspector recommended a full grant of permission, concluding that the proposal is in keeping with the pattern of development and that privacy concerns can be mitigated via obscured glazing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is consistent with the residential zoning 'Objective A' and is in keeping with the established character of the high-density Belmont estate.
- The orientation and curvature of the surrounding road layout mean the dwellings are not directly opposing, which reduces the potential for intrusive overlooking from the new dormer windows.
- Any potential impact on the residential amenity of properties to the north can be effectively mitigated by a condition requiring obscured glazing on the lower half of the dormer window panels.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4Section 8.2.3.4(i)Objective A
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to a semi-detached house at 12 Thornberry Close, Stepaside, involving an attic conversion with a rear dormer and a ground-floor rear extension. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council issued a split decision, granting the ground-floor extension but refusing the dormer for being visually obtrusive and causing overlooking, citing Section 8.2.3.4(i) of the 2016-2022 Development Plan. The applicant appealed, highlighting similar precedents in the estate and proposing mitigation...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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