Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the development is acceptable in principle under the 'Objective A' residential zoning and that its contemporary design and height increase would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the area, provided a specific side porch is omitted to protect a neighbor's daylight.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of the development is established through the residential zoning and policies that promote the retention and deep retrofit of existing housing stock over total demolition.
- The contemporary architectural approach, including a 1.2m height increase and recessed first-floor terrace, is compatible with the varied character of the streetscape and provides adequate separation (c. 39m) to avoid overlooking issues.
- Potential overbearing impacts and loss of daylight to the western adjoining property (No. 9) are successfully mitigated by a condition requiring the omission of the proposed covered porch and its supporting wall.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective APolicy PHP19Policy HER20Policy HER21Table 13.1.2Section 12.3Section 12.3.1.1Section 12.3.7.1Section 12.3.9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves significant alterations to a detached bungalow at 11 Deerpark Road, Mount Merrion, including the removal of the roof to add first-floor accommodation and new single-storey extensions to the side and rear. The site context features a mix of original 1940s/50s dwellings and more modern conversions. The Inspector addressed third-party concerns regarding the 'radical' design change and potential overshadowing. Using BRE guidelines as a framework, the Inspector determined that w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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