Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered to be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it complies with the zoning objective and standards for domestic extensions in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, provided that certain elements are modified to protect residential and visual amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The side and rear extensions, despite being larger than the existing structures, do not result in significant overbearing or overshadowing impacts due to the generous size of the neighboring plots and the site's orientation.
- The proposed dormer windows are modestly sized relative to the roof area and incorporate sufficient setbacks from the eaves and ridge to prevent excessive overlooking or injury to the streetscape.
- Modification of the proposal through conditions is necessary to omit the raised front boundary wall and the external rear access deck/balcony to preserve the historic character of the boundary treatment and protect the privacy of adjacent residents.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective PHP19 (Existing Housing Stock - Adaptation)Section 12.3.7.1 (Extensions to Dwellings)Section 12.3.7.1 (i) (Extensions to the Rear)Section 12.3.7.1 (iii) (Extensions to the Side)Section 12.3.7.1 (iv) (Dormer extensions to roofs)Section 12.4.8 (Vehicular entrances and hardstanding areas)Section 12.21 (Demolition and Reconstruction)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a proposal for the demolition of an existing side extension and the construction of a new 59sqm side-and-rear extension, along with new front and rear dormer windows and the widening of a vehicular entrance at a detached house in Dalkey. The site is located on Ardeevin Road, characterized by large dwellings on significant plots, with protected structures nearby. A third-party appeal argued that the proposal was excessive in scale and would cause overshadowing and overlooking...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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