Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended that Condition 2 be deleted, concluding that the proposed dormer design is of high quality and does not negatively impact visual or residential amenities due to the substantial site size and effective screening.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dormer design as submitted is considered to be of high quality and would not result in an unacceptable impact on the visual amenities of the area or neighboring residential privacy.
- The substantial scale of the site and existing mature screening between the property and neighboring developments (Proby Park) mitigate concerns regarding the dominance of the roof extensions.
- The Inspector found the Planning Authority's requirement to reduce the size of the dormer via Condition 2 to be unnecessary, as the proposal does not set an undesirable precedent and is appropriate for its specific context.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective AChapter 8 of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022Section 8.2.3.4
Decision Document Summary
This first-party appeal under Section 139 concerns Condition 2 of a permission granted by Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council for amendments to a previously approved application at 4 Saval Park Road, Dalkey. The development consists of two new dormer windows (one front, one rear) and three velux windows. The Planning Authority's Condition 2 sought to significantly reduce the width and height of the rear dormer to prevent it from being 'overly dominant.' The appeal site contains a substantial s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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