WEB1419/25
changing an existing single storey two bedroom dwelling with pitched roofs to a part single storey part two storey four bedroom dwelling with flat and pitched roofs consisting of the following works: (i) Construction of new single storey ground floor extension (11.8m2 in Area) to rear of existing dwelling with pitched roof (ii) Construction of a single storey first floor level extension with flat roof to provide additional habitable accommodation (58m2 in area) including a feature canopy & timber cladding (iii) Alterations to all existing elevations (iv) Internal alterations of existing dwelling to facilitate additional storey as required (v) Partial lowering of the side (southern) boundary wall (vi) all associated site & drainage works necessary to facilitate the development
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission without the Planning Authority's condition to remove a first-floor bedroom, concluding that the development is consistent with the Z1 zoning objective, provides necessary family accommodation, and maintains acceptable separation distances and residential amenity in line with 2024 National Guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is compatible with the Z1 'Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods' zoning and adheres to the Dublin City Development Plan's support for residential extensions to facilitate compact urban growth.
- The inclusion of the first-floor bedroom is acceptable as separation distances (approx. 19.6m to 20.7m) exceed the 16m minimum stipulated in the 2024 'Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements' guidelines, mitigating concerns of overbearing impact or overlooking.
- Remaining private open space (65sqm) and parking arrangements are considered sufficient and compliant with development standards, ensuring the proposal does not constitute overdevelopment of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns the proposed conversion of a detached single-storey, two-bedroom bungalow at 13 Island View, Dublin 5, into a partly two-storey, four-bedroom dwelling. The site is a cul-de-sac located within an area zoned Z1 for sustainable residential neighborhoods. While Dublin City Council granted permission, they attached a condition (Condition 3) requiring the removal of a first-floor bedroom to mitigate impact on the neighboring property at No. 17 Kilbarrack Road. The Inspector, howev...PDF Document Missing
The original decision document for this case could not be linked. This often happens for older cases or those with restricted documentation.
Search for case on ABP