Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development represents a reasonable improvement of accommodation on site, is consistent with the residential zoning objective, and would not have a significant adverse impact on the residential or visual amenities of the area or adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The modest 1.8m projection of the rear extension and its respective setbacks ensure that no significant adverse overshadowing or overbearing impacts occur on neighboring properties.
- The front extension follows the established pattern of development in terms of length and projection, while maintaining a driveway length exceeding the required 6 metres.
- Potential privacy concerns regarding side-facing bathroom windows can be effectively mitigated through planning conditions requiring opaque glazing and specific opening mechanisms.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'Policy Objective PHP19Section 12.3.7.1Section 12.3.7.1 (i)Section 12.3.7.1 (ii)Section 12.3.7.1 (iii)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a two-storey extension to the side and rear, and a single-storey extension to the front of a detached dwelling at 110 Rowanbyrn, Blackrock. The site is characterized by late 20th-century detached houses on a tight suburban layout. The local planning authority originally granted permission, which was subsequently appealed by neighbors on grounds of overbearing impact, loss of light, and lack of precedent for two-storey rear extensions. The Inspector noted...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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