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Permission sought for demolition of existing rear chimney and side garage , proposed single storey side and rear extensions comprising dining/kitchen/living room to side and a bedroom ensuite to rear . Ground floor alterations include dressing room and bathroom within existing house . First floor alterations include 2 bedrooms ensuite . First floor side elevation window widened to match north elevation window , additional window at high level to hallway to match south elevation window . New windows to existing house . Widening of existing front vehicular access from 2.6m to 3.4m .
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission, concluding that the development is consistent with the Z1 zoning objective and, subject to specific modifications to reduce the extension's width, would not materially injure the residential amenities of the area or the property in its vicinity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of a substantial ground floor extension is acceptable given the plot size and consistency with the Z1 residential zoning objective.
- A mandatory reduction in the width of the rear extension by 1.34 metres is required to mitigate the visual mass and overbearing effect on the boundary of No. 9.
- Potential amenity issues such as overshadowing are within acceptable limits per BRE guidelines, while overlooking concerns can be resolved via conditions for opaque glazing.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of an existing chimney and side garage at 8 Ramleh Park, Dublin 6, to facilitate a single-storey side and rear extension, internal alterations, and the widening of a front vehicular access. The site is a mature semi-detached house in a low-to-moderate density estate. Third-party appellants raised concerns regarding excessive scale, overshadowing, and unauthorized works already performed on site. The Inspector's assessment found that while works previously car...PDF Document Missing
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