Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered to be in accordance with the Z2 zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan, respects the character of the existing house and the surrounding conservation area, and will not significantly injure the residential amenities of adjacent properties by way of overlooking, overshadowing, or overbearing impacts.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed rear extension is subordinate in scale and design to the main dwelling and maintains the character of the conservation area.
- The extension and storage shed will not result in any unacceptable overshadowing, loss of privacy, or overbearing impacts on neighboring properties.
- The development is consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, subject to compliance with standard planning conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022Zoning Objective Z2: Residential Neighbourhoods (Conservation Areas)Policy CHC4: Protection of Conservation AreasChapter 14, 14.8.2: Residential Neighbourhoods (Zone Z2)Chapter 16, Section 16.2.2.3: Extensions and AlterationsChapter 16, Section 16.10.12: Extensions and Alterations to DwellingsAppendix 17 (Volume 2): Guidelines for Residential Extensions
Decision Document Summary
The application involves a two-storey and part single-storey rear extension and a small storage shed at 49 Longwood Avenue, a terraced property within a Residential Conservation Area (Z2 zoning). The project also includes new windows and ancillary works. A third-party appeal was lodged by a neighbor at no. 48, citing concerns regarding loss of light, overshadowing, and the intended use of the shed. The Inspector found that the extension's mass and scale are subordinate to the host dwelling and t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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