Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission, concluding that the development, as amended by conditions (including the reduction of the dormer width), is consistent with the 'RS' zoning objective and the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, and would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed side extension is considered subservient to the parent dwelling in terms of scale, height, and design, and is consistent with the established character of suburban development in the area.
- Concerns regarding residential amenity, specifically overlooking and overbearing impacts on the adjacent property at no. 17, are satisfactorily addressed through recommended conditions that reduce the dormer size and modify fenestration.
- The proposal represents a high-quality residential extension that complies with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as defined by the current Fingal County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RSSection 3.5.13.1Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45Objective SPQHO43Section 14.10.2Section 14.10.2.2Section 14.10.2.3Section 14.10.2.4Section 14.10.2.5Section 12.4Section 14.6.6.1Objective DMSO22Objective DMSO23
Decision Document Summary
The application at 15 Grace O' Malley Drive, Howth, seeks a two-storey side extension and attic conversion with dormer windows. Fingal County Council granted permission subject to conditions, which was subsequently appealed by a third party at No. 17. The appellant argued the extension was not subservient, would dwarf their home, and cause significant overshadowing and loss of privacy. The Inspector's assessment focused on the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, noting the site's 'RS' (Residentia...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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