Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends granting permission subject to modified conditions, primarily upholding the depth reduction to 7 metres to ensure the retention of adequate, functional private open space and to protect the residential amenity of the site and adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension is acceptable in principle under the 'RS' zoning but must be balanced against the requirement to retain sufficient private open space for the dwelling.
- A reduction in the depth of the extension to 7.0 metres is required to increase functional open space to approximately 56 sq. m, satisfying minimum standards for a three-to-four-bedroom house.
- Condition No. 2 should be reworded to ensure internal layouts meet minimum floor area requirements and to prevent windows from being located too close to the southern boundary.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RSObjective PM46Section 12.4Objective DMS42Section 12.7Objective DMS87Table 12.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 47 sq. m single-storey rear extension at 38 Curragh Hall Green, Tyrellstown. Fingal County Council granted permission but included a condition (No. 2) to reduce the extension's depth to 7m, which the applicant appealed. The Inspector found that the original proposal would leave inadequate and fragmented private open space (c. 36 sq. m) and raised concerns about potential oversailing of the western boundary. Furthermore, the internal layout included a bedroom...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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