2744/21

Permission sought for A) Demolition of existing side shed. Proposed construction of side/rear single and two-storey attached to existing side two storey extension to form a two-storey dwelling house separate from existing house using existing vehicular access, associated internal and external alterations, all associated site development works, service connections, landscaping and boundary treatment. B) Proposed forming vehicular access driveway to front garden and proposed roof dormer to rear part of roof with associated internal alterations to existing dwelling house.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended granting permission because the development, as revised, is consistent with the 'Z1' zoning objective to protect and improve residential amenities, adheres to Dublin City Development Plan standards for infill housing and sub-division, and would not significantly detract from the character of the area or the amenities of neighboring properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of densification and the creation of an additional dwelling unit on this site is acceptable given its Z1 zoning, the site's large size (nearly double that of neighboring plots), and its location in an accessible, serviced urban area.
  • Potential impacts on the residential amenities of adjacent properties, specifically regarding overshadowing and overbearance, were sufficiently mitigated through design revisions that included the removal of a hipped roof in favor of a flat roof and increased lateral setbacks.
  • Road safety concerns necessitate the omission of the proposed second vehicular entrance, as restricted visibility and proximity to a pedestrian footpath make the intensification of the existing entrance a safer alternative.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 4.5.3.1 – Urban DensitySection 5.5.2 – Sustainable Residential AreaSection 5.5.4 – Quality Housing for AllSection 5.5.7 – HousesSection 8.5.6 – Car ParkingSection 16.2.2.2 – Infill DevelopmentSection 16.2.2.3 – Alterations and Extensions (General)Section 16.10.1 – Residential StandardsSection 16.10.2 – Residential Quality Standards – HousesSection 16.10.10 – Infill HousingSection 16.10.12 – Extensions and Alterations to DwellingsSection 16.10.13 – Sub-division of DwellingsSection 16.38 – Car Parking StandardsSection 17.3 – Residential Amenity IssuesZoning Objective Z1Section 14.1

Decision Document Summary

This report concerns a third-party appeal against the grant of planning permission for the demolition of a shed and the construction of a new two-storey dwelling house, attached as an extension to 91 Calderwood Road, Drumcondra. The site is a substantial 694m² corner plot at the end of a cul-de-sac. The Inspector evaluated the proposal against the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022, focusing on policies for infill housing (16.10.10) and plot sub-division (16.10.13). Key arguments addressed t...
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