Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority initially refused permission on the grounds that the proposed extension and internal re-configuration did not represent a 'temporary' subdivision of a single dwelling, thus failing to comply with Section 8.2.3.4 (iii) of the Development Plan regarding family/granny flats.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of development is acceptable as the flat continues to be used by an immediate family member in compliance with the spirit of the original permission (PA Reg. Ref. D97A/0945).
- The proposed 8.7sqm extension is minimal in size, will not detract from visual or residential amenities, and maintains a physical link to the main dwelling via a shared corridor.
- The applicant has demonstrated a valid justification for the temporary accommodation of her young family, and the unit is capable of being subsumed back into the main house in the future.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4 (iii)Section 8.2.3.4 (i)Land Use Objective 'A'
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a First Party appeal against a refusal by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council for an 8.7sqm flat-roofed extension and internal modifications to 'Rahona', an existing family flat at Kill Lane, Dublin 18. While the Planning Authority argued the works suggested a permanent rather than temporary subdivision, the Inspector found that the proposal fulfills the criteria for family flat extensions. The site context is a mature, low-density suburban area where the dwelling has b...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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