Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the removal of Condition No. 2, concluding that the required 2m high side screening was not warranted as the proposed balcony would not create a new or significantly greater impact on the residential amenities or privacy of neighboring properties than already exists in the urban context.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed balcony is appropriate in scale and design and will not detract from the character of the existing dwelling or the visual amenities of the surrounding area.
- Ongoing development at No. 2 Rocklands, including a two-storey extension, will effectively block views from the proposed balcony, rendering the screening requirement redundant at that boundary.
- Existing overlooking from conservatory windows and balconies in the vicinity, combined with natural screening from mature trees, means the development will not result in a significant loss of privacy for residents on Loreto Avenue or at 'Brackluin'.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ASection 8.2.3.4 Additional AccommodationDun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a 19.3sqm first-floor balcony and the conversion of a window to sliding doors at Number 1 Rocklands, Dalkey. While Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council granted permission, they attached Condition No. 2 requiring 2m high obscure glass screening on the side elevations to prevent overlooking. The first-party appeal specifically targeted the removal of this condition. The Inspector’s assessment found that the site context—characterized by existing urban overlook...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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