SD24B/0258W

Construction of two storey extension to the side of existing dwelling comprising of family room, shower room and utility room at ground floor level and 2no. bedrooms at first floor level. Construction of single storey extension to the rear comprising of open plan kitchen, living and dining space. Relocation of existing entrance door and revised internal layout. New access gate from rear garden on to Fforster Drive.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the development accords with the residential zoning objectives and, subject to design modifications via condition, would not adversely impact the visual or residential amenities of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of the proposed extensions is acceptable under the RES zoning which seeks to provide and improve residential amenities.
  • Potential impacts on the residential amenity of the adjoining property, specifically regarding daylight and overbearing appearance, are considered minimal but can be further mitigated by requiring a monopitch roof design on the rear extension.
  • The revised side extension design, featuring a lowered ridge line and first-floor setback, ensures the development remains subordinate to the main dwelling and protects the rhythm of the terrace.

Cited Policies (CDP)

South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028RES Zoning ObjectiveSection 6.8.2 (Residential Extensions)H14 Objective 1H13 Objective 5Chapter 12, Section 12.5.8 (Residential Consolidation Extensions)South Dublin County Council House Extension Design Guide (2010)

Decision Document Summary

This report assesses a third-party appeal against the grant of permission for a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension at 23 Fforster Drive, Lucan. The subject site is an end-of-terrace dwelling located in an established residential estate. The appellant, an immediate neighbor, raised concerns regarding the loss of daylight, privacy impacts from the relocated entrance, and the overall visual scale of the proposal. The Inspector noted that the applicant submitted revised pla...
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