Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends granting permission for the first-floor extension without the 1-metre setback condition previously imposed, concluding that the original design does not significantly injure neighboring residential amenities and maintains adequate internal living standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed first-floor extension is of a scale and design appropriate to the suburban location and will not result in significant overshadowing, overbearing, or overlooking of the adjacent property at No. 22 The Rise.
- The 1-metre setback required by the Planning Authority's Condition No. 2 is unwarranted and would result in a substandard bedroom width of 1.7 metres, which is contrary to the 2.1-metre minimum standard required for single bedrooms.
- The development complies with the land use zoning objective 'A' and the design standards for extensions set out in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'Section 12.3.7 Additional Accommodation in Existing Built-up AreasSection 12.3.7.1 Extensions to DwellingsSection 12.3.7.1 (i) Extension to the Rear
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a first-floor rear extension over an existing single-storey structure at 24, The Rise, Woodpark, to accommodate an additional bedroom and study. The site is a semi-detached two-storey dwelling in an established residential area. The Planning Authority initially granted permission but attached a condition requiring a 1-metre setback from the northern boundary to mitigate potential overshadowing. Both the applicant and the neighbor appealed this decision. ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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