SD24B/0192

Works to existing 2 storey side Extension. Double doors in ground floor front elevation, partial ground floor front extension floor area 3msq. First floor rear balcony & double doors to access balcony. Stairs from ground floor to first floor. Change of use of 2 storey side extension to family flat with floor area 52msq

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal fails to justify the family flat use, contravenes previous planning conditions, causes overlooking via a rear balcony, and introduces an inappropriate separate front entrance.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed family flat lacks adequate justification and fails to meet the specific requirements of Section 12.6.8 of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • The retention of the first-floor rear balcony would result in significant overlooking of adjacent properties, negatively impacting residential amenity due to the site's modest size and orientation.
  • The provision of a separate front entrance door sets an undesirable precedent and directly contravenes conditions attached to a previous planning grant (SD08B/0675) for the site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 12.6.8

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the retention of works to an existing two-storey side extension at 31 Newhall Court, Tallaght, including a separate front entrance and a first-floor rear balcony. South Dublin County Council refused the application because the conversion to a family flat was not sufficiently justified and failed to comply with Section 12.6.8 of the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the balcony was deemed to cause unacceptable overlooking of neighboring properties, and t...
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