Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is a modest domestic-scale extension that would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenity of the area or of property in the vicinity, and complies with the 'Objective A' zoning of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The front extension is consistent with the streetscape character and, due to its orientation and modest depth, will not cause adverse overshadowing or physical impact on the neighboring property.
- The addition of a third rear attic window between two existing ones will not materially increase overlooking or significantly injure the residential amenity of the appellant's property.
- The proposal is compatible with the zoning objective to protect and improve residential amenity and constitutes a sustainable form of domestic development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4Objective A
Decision Document Summary
The application at 94 Braemore Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14, proposes a single-storey front extension and an additional rear attic window to be placed between two existing dormers. The Planning Authority initially granted permission with a condition to reduce the depth of the front extension to 1.55m. A third-party appeal by a neighbor cited concerns regarding overshadowing, visual obtrusiveness, and increased overlooking from the attic. The Inspector argued that the front extension is comparable...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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