Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the first-floor extension is subordinate in scale and design, and the widened driveway entrance does not create a traffic hazard, thereby protecting the residential and visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed first-floor extension is modest in scale, matches the character of the existing dwelling, and would not significantly injure the residential amenities of neighboring properties through overlooking or overshadowing.
- The retention of the widened driveway is acceptable given the site's specific location on the outside of a road bend, where a wider entrance improves functionality and visibility for vehicles and pedestrians.
- The development is consistent with the RS - Residential zoning objective and specific policies within the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029 concerning residential extensions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS Zoning ObjectiveSection 3.5.13.1Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQH045Section 14.10.2Section 14.10.2.2Section 14.10.2.4
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention permission for a widened driveway entrance and planning permission for a 25sqm first-floor extension to a detached house at 32 Castleknock Elms, Dublin 15. Fingal County Council granted permission subject to a condition (Condition 3) requiring the driveway width be reduced to 4m for public safety. This decision was appealed by the applicant (regarding the driveway condition) and a third party (regarding overdevelopment and amenity impacts). The Inspector found tha...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.