Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered consistent with the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2016-2022 policies for residential extensions, as it respects the character of the existing dwelling and surrounding streetscape without causing significant adverse impacts on the visual or residential amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension is acceptable in terms of scale and design, remaining consistent with the general form and pattern of development in the area and respecting the established building line.
- The development will not result in significant overlooking or loss of privacy for adjacent properties due to the adequate separation distance (22 metres to the opposite house) and the screening provided by the existing 2-metre high boundary hedge.
- The proposal complies with the 'RES' zoning objective to protect and improve residential amenity and constitutes proper planning and sustainable development for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.4.1 (Residential Extensions)Housing (H) Policy 18H18 Objective 1Chapter 11 (Implementation)Section 11.3.3(i) (Additional Accommodation – Extensions)South Dublin County Council House Extension Design Guide, 2010
Decision Document Summary
The application concerns a 68.78m² storey-and-a-half side extension to a detached dormer house at 4 Knocklyon Heights, Dublin 16. The development includes a ground-floor sitting room and a mezzanine-level home office. The site is a corner plot located within an established residential area zoned 'RES'. A third-party appeal was lodged by neighbors at No. 30 Knocklyon Heights, citing concerns over overlooking from new windows, devaluation of their property, and negative impacts on the streetscape....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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