Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered acceptable as it aligns with the residential zoning objective 'A' and, provided the rear dormer width is reduced by 1.0 metre, it will not negatively impact the visual or residential amenities of the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of the proposed extensions and alterations is acceptable under the operative Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 zoning for residential protection.
- The proposed rear dormer is excessive in width relative to the roof scale and requires a 1-metre reduction to ensure it is not visually obtrusive or overbearing to neighboring properties.
- Matters concerning Building Regulations, such as internal ceiling heights and party wall separation, are subject to a separate legal code and do not constitute grounds for planning refusal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 'A'Section 12.3.7.1Section 12.3.7.1(i)Section 12.3.7.1(ii)Section 12.3.7.1(iv)Section 12.4.8Policy Objective EI6Section 10.2.2.6
Decision Document Summary
The application at 29 Beech Lawn, Dundrum, seeks permission for a single-storey rear extension, garage conversion with a front extension, a rear dormer, and the widening of a vehicular entrance. The Inspector reviewed a third-party appeal centered on the scale of the dormer, overshadowing, and privacy. The Inspector found the ground-floor extensions and entrance widening to be appropriate in scale and compliant with CDP standards. However, the Inspector concurred with the Planning Authority that...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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