Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is consistent with the 'A' residential zoning objective and the County Development Plan policies regarding the adaptation of existing housing stock; provided the vehicular entrance widening is omitted and privacy mitigations are implemented, it will not negatively impact residential amenities or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extensions and roof ridge height increase are appropriately designed and scaled to remain in keeping with the existing house and the general pattern of development in the area.
- Potential overlooking and privacy concerns raised by the appellant can be effectively mitigated by conditioning the use of opaque glazing for first-floor bathrooms and increasing the balustrade height on the southern balcony to 1.8m.
- The proposed widening of the vehicular entrance to 8.15m exceeds the maximum 3.5m width specified in the Development Plan and poses a traffic safety risk due to its proximity to a busy junction, and should therefore be omitted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'Section 4.3.1.2 Policy Objective PHP19: Existing Housing Stock - AdaptationSection 12.3.7.1 (Extensions and Alterations)Section 12.4.8.1 (Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding Areas)Appendix 7.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Maria Sweeney, seeks permission for the demolition of a side extension and the construction of new two-storey extensions to the side and rear, including raising the roof ridge height by 1.9m at 'Iona', Dalkey Avenue. The 0.03 ha triangular site is zoned for residential development under the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028. The proposal was appealed by a third party (Michael & Niamh O'Higgins) citing concerns over privacy, loss of sunlight, and traffic safe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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