Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered acceptable in scale, design, and use, aligning with the residential zoning objective 'RES' to protect and/or improve residential amenity while ensuring no significant adverse impact on the amenities of adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension is appropriate in size and scale and will not adversely compromise the amenities currently enjoyed by the appellant by way of visual impact or loss of light.
- The proposed side extension is modest in size (31.5 sq.m.) and integrates satisfactorily with the parent building and the character of the mature residential estate.
- The development is in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, provided it remains as part of a single dwelling unit and complies with site drainage requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RES Zoning ObjectiveHousing Policy 18 - Residential ExtensionsH18 Objective 1Chapter 11 - ImplementationSection 11.3.3 (i) Design of residential extensionsSouth Dublin County Council House Extension Design Guide 2010
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a third-party appeal against the grant of permission for a single-storey side extension at 290 Killinarden Estate, Dublin 24. The subject site is an end-of-terrace dwelling situated in a mature residential area zoned 'RES'. The appellant (No. 289) raised concerns regarding loss of light, privacy, property devaluation, and potential flood risk. The Inspector found that despite the staggered site levels, the 1.2m front protrusion and overall height (max 3.6m) would not be over...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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