Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is consistent with the residential zoning objective of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022 and would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area, provided it complies with specific conditions regarding window obscured glazing and design finishes.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The transformation of the existing bungalow into a two-storey house is acceptable as it matches the prevailing character of two-storey semi-detached units in the surrounding residential area.
- Impacts on the residential amenity of the neighboring property at No. 57 Trimleston Park, specifically regarding loss of light and overshadowing, are considered minimal due to the 4.5m to 5m separation distance and the existing site context.
- Potential overlooking issues can be successfully mitigated by conditioning specific first-floor windows to be high-level and fitted with permanent obscured glazing.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective AChapter 8 Principles of DevelopmentSection 8.2 Development ManagementSection 8.2.3 Residential DevelopmentSection 8.2.3.1 Quality Residential DesignSection 8.2.3.4 Additional Accommodation in Existing Built-up AreasSection 8.2.3.4(i) Extensions to Dwellings
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the significant renovation and vertical extension of a single-storey detached house at 1 Woodbine Park, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, to create a two-storey, five-bedroom dwelling. The site is unique as a single-storey unit in an area dominated by two-storey homes. The Inspector's assessment focused on the visual impact on the streetscape and the potential injury to the residential amenities of the property to the east (No. 57 Trimleston Park). Despite third-party concerns regardi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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