Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development was recommended for grant as it is consistent with the residential zoning objective of the area and complies with the standards for additional accommodation set out in the County Development Plan, without causing significant injury to the visual or residential amenities of the neighborhood.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extensions and alterations are considered subservient in scale and design to the main dwelling and will not negatively impact the established character of the streetscape.
- The development does not result in undue overlooking or overshadowing of adjacent properties due to the appropriate siting, scale, and the inclusion of mitigation measures such as opaque glazing.
- The proposal represents a sustainable adaptation of older housing stock and does not set an undesirable precedent as it complies with the applicable visual and residential amenity requirements of the Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4Section 8.2.3.4 (i)Section 8.2.3.4 (iv)Zoning Objective 'A'
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to 14 Booterstown Park, a semi-detached dwelling where the applicants sought permission for a series of upgrades including a ground-floor extension (c. 24 sqm), a first-floor extension (c. 13 sqm), an attic conversion with front and rear dormers (c. 9 sqm), and a 37 sqm detached garden room. The site is located in a mature cul-de-sac zoned for residential protection. A third-party appeal was lodged by neighbors at No. 12, who expressed concerns regarding the 'intimidating...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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