Core Planning Reasoning
The development is consistent with the residential zoning objective and the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Development Plan 2022-2028, as its design, scale, and layout do not significantly impact the visual or residential amenities of the area or the integrity of nearby protected structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The garden room is considered ancillary to the main residence and is modest in floor area and scale, complying with guidance for additional accommodation in built-up areas.
- The proposal does not adversely impact the character of the adjacent Protected Structure (Harlech House) or the residential amenity (daylight/sunlight) of neighboring properties.
- Technical issues regarding drainage and development contributions can be satisfactorily addressed through the attachment of standard planning conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ASection 12.3.7Section 12.3.7.4Section 12.8.11Policy Objective EI6
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention for a 47 sqm single-storey garden room (used as a gym and office) at the rear of 72 Roebuck Road, an irregularly shaped backland site in Dublin 14. The third-party appeal raised concerns regarding unauthorized development exceeding exempted limits, site boundary and site notice discrepancies, and potential impacts on the curtilage and walls of Harlech House (a Protected Structure). The Inspector found that the structure is modest in scale relative to the main hous...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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