Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered an acceptable form of residential extension under Zoning Objective A of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, as it would not negatively impact the visual or residential amenities of the surrounding area subject to compliance with conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is consistent with the zoning objective of the area which seeks to provide for and improve residential amenity.
- Concerns regarding overlooking from the proposed box dormers are adequately addressed by planning conditions requiring the use of manufactured opaque or frosted glass.
- The rear extension's impact on the adjacent property's light is deemed negligible as the affected window serves a bathroom and the depth of the extension is limited to 2.4 metres.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective AChapter 12 Development ManagementSection 12.3.7.1 (Extensions to dwellings)Section 12.3.7.1 (iv)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal at 17 Cluny Grove, Killiney, seeks permission for the removal of rear sheds and a conservatory, the construction of a new extension, and the installation of two box dormer windows. The site contains a two-storey detached dwelling on a 0.12ha plot. A third-party appeal was lodged by neighbors at No. 18, who expressed concerns about the dominant scale of the dormers, potential overlooking, and overshadowing from the rear extension. The Inspector assessed these impacts and concluded th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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