WEB1105/21

The development consists of the widening of the existing vehicular access to the front of existing house exiting on Gracefield Avenue and to move the existing pedestrian access to the lane to the rear of existing house and for the construction of a single storey extension to the rear of existing house and for all associated site works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development, specifically the revised 'Option B' submitted at appeal, is considered acceptable as it complies with the Z1 residential zoning objective and would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area or of property in the vicinity, provided the extension height is moderated and the vehicular access width is maintained within development plan standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The originally proposed mono-pitch roof (Option A) reaching 4.68 metres on the northern boundary was considered visually dominant and overbearing for the occupants of No. 16.
  • The revised design (Option B) featuring a reversed mono-pitch roof is a reasonable solution that protects neighbor amenity while providing adequate light to the new extension.
  • The widening of the vehicular access to 3.6 metres is consistent with Appendix 5 of the Development Plan and will not adversely impact pedestrian safety or result in the loss of on-street parking.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective Z1Section 16.2.2.3Section 16.10.12Appendix 17Appendix 5Section 16.2.1Section 16.10.10Policy MT14

Decision Document Summary

The application at 14 Gracefield Avenue, Artane, seeks permission for a 39 sq.m single-storey side and rear extension and the widening of vehicular access to 3.6m. The site is an end-of-terrace house in a mature residential area zoned Z1. The Planning Authority initially granted permission but included conditions to reduce the roof height and restrict the entrance width to 3.0m. Both first and third-party appeals were lodged, focusing on overshadowing and design impacts. The Inspector argued tha...
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