3021/25

RETENTION AND PERMISSION : Retention permission for the construction of a single storey extension to the front / side / rear of the existing dwelling, 2) planning permission to change the existing pitched roof over the single storey extension to the front side / rear to a flat roof, 3) planning permission for the construction of a first floor extension on top of the existing garage / single storey extension to the front / side / rear, 4) planning permission to widen an existing vehicular access exiting onto Saint Brigid's Crescent, Dublin 5, with all associated site works, all at 11 Saint Brigid's Crescent, Dublin 5.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is recommended for grant as it is considered to be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, provided that specific conditions are implemented to protect the residential amenities of the adjacent property, such as the omission of a side window and the use of obscure glazing.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The first-floor extension is of an appropriate scale and is set well off adjacent property boundaries, ensuring no overbearing impact or undue overshadowing on neighboring residents.
  • Potential overlooking concerns from the proposed first-floor bathroom and bedroom windows can be effectively mitigated through the use of opaque glazing and the omission of a non-essential side gable window.
  • Inaccuracies regarding the common boundary on the application drawings do not have a material bearing on the assessment and can be rectified by a condition requiring revised drawings for the planning authority's agreement.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Z1Appendix 18: Ancillary Residential AccommodationSection 1.1 (Appendix 18)Section 1.4 (Appendix 18)Section 1.6 (Appendix 18)Appendix 5: Transport and Mobility; Technical RequirementsSection 4.3.1 (Appendix 5)

Decision Document Summary

The application involves the retention of an existing ground-floor extension and the construction of a first-floor extension at 11 Saint Brigid's Crescent, Dublin 5, a semi-detached dwelling in Artane. The proposal also includes widening the vehicular entrance. The primary challenge came from a third-party appeal by the neighbors at No. 10, citing concerns over overlooking, overbearance, and boundary alignment inaccuracies. The Inspector found the development generally acceptable under the Dubli...
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