Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the removal of Condition No. 2, concluding that the proposed rear extension's height of 3.65m is acceptable and would not significantly overshadow adjoining properties or negatively impact residential amenities due to the favorable southwest orientation of the site's rear gardens.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and height of the proposed rear extension are considered appropriate for the general site context and consistent with existing patterns of development in the area.
- Overshadowing impacts on the adjoining property (no. 111) will be minimal and limited to a short period of mid-morning light, as the southwest orientation of the gardens ensures significant natural light throughout the day.
- The 0.3m height reduction mandated by the Planning Authority is not warranted as the original design complies with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area without injuring residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028Policy Objective PHP19: Existing Housing Stock – Adaptation
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a first-party appeal by Stephen and Rachel Fraser against Condition No. 2 of a planning grant for 113 Braemor Road, Churchtown. The development involve the demolition of a garage and extensions to facilitate a new two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension. The Planning Authority sought to reduce the height of the rear extension by 0.3m via condition to mitigate perceived overshadowing of the neighbor at no. 111. The site is zoned Objective A (Residential) ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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