3164/25

The development will consist of 1) the demolition of the existing single storey garage to the side of the house , the existing chimney to the side of the house , the existing single story extension to the rear of the house and the existing single storey rear garden shed 2) the removal of the existing first floor landing window to stairs in the side gable wall and replacement of same with a repositioned first floor landing window of similar area to the stairs in the side gable wall but with a more vertical rectangular shape 3) The construction of a new part single storey , part two storey extension to the side of the house and a new single storey extension to the rear of the house . 4) A proposed new single storey recreational and home office garden room in the rear garden . 5) The formation of a new pedestrian entrance in the existing rear boundary wall from the rear garden to the rear laneway 6) Widening the vehicular entrance at the front of the house and 7) all ancillary site , drainage and landscaping works .

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is recommended for a grant of permission as it accords with the Z1 residential zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, respects the existing pattern of development in the Clontarf area, and does not significantly impact the visual or residential amenities of neighboring properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed part single, part two-storey side and rear extensions are subordinate in scale and design to the original dwelling, ensuring the character of the house is maintained while providing modern residential accommodation.
  • The 35sqm garden room is considered a standard ancillary structure for a suburban garden of this size; when conditioned for ancillary use only, it does not constitute overdevelopment or create an independent dwelling unit.
  • Site access modifications, including the widening of the front vehicular entrance and the addition of a rear pedestrian gate to the laneway, are consistent with established local patterns and do not pose a risk to traffic safety or convenience.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Objective Z1 (Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods)Appendix 18: Section 1.0 (Residential Extensions)Appendix 18: Section 1.2 (Rear Extensions)Appendix 18: Section 1.3 (Side Extensions)Appendix 18: Section 1.4 (Privacy and Amenity)Appendix 18: Section 1.5 (Separation Distances)Appendix 18: Section 1.7 (Appearance and Materials)Appendix 18: Section 2.0 (Detached Habitable Rooms)Appendix 5: Section 4.3.1 (Vehicular Entrances)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal at 139 The Stiles Road involves the demolition of an existing garage and extensions to make way for a comprehensive renovation including a part two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension, bringing the total floor area to 150.5sqm. The project also features a detached 35sqm garden room for home office/recreational use. The site is a semi-detached suburban house in a Z1 zoning area. Third-party appellants raised concerns regarding the scale of the garden room, potent...
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