Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the removal of Condition 3, concluding that the proposed single-storey extension and minor raising of the side boundary wall would not result in overdevelopment or negative visual impacts, and that the original design was a superior planning solution.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Inspector found no evidence of overdevelopment, noting that the site retains an adequately sized rear garden and the extension is subservient in scale to the existing dwelling.
- The proposed raising of the boundary wall (to c.2.8m) was considered to have no unacceptable overbearing or negative visual impact on the adjacent public open space.
- The Inspector concurred with the applicant that complying with Condition 3 would necessitate visual mitigation for water ingress (flashing), which would be more visually intrusive than the proposed development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS Zoning (Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023)Section 12.4 (Guidance for House Extensions)Objective DMS42Objective PM46
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report concerns a first-party appeal against Condition 3 of a planning grant for a single-storey extension and site works at 37 Thormanby Lawns, Howth, Co. Dublin. The site contains a two-storey detached house on a corner plot. The Planning Authority granted permission but required the extension to be set inside the western boundary wall and the wall height to remain unaltered. The applicant appealed this condition, arguing the wall is on their property and currently supports an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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