Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed master bedroom suite is considered a contemporary addition that complements the existing dwelling and would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the area, complying with the zoning objective 'to protect and / or improve residential amenity'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, size, and scale of the contemporary extension are acceptable and in keeping with the appearance of the existing dwelling and the built character of the area.
- The proposed setbacks and separation distances are sufficient to ensure the development does not result in undue overbearing, overlooking, or loss of privacy for neighboring properties.
- The development represents a sustainable use of a serviced urban site that does not constitute overdevelopment and complies with proper planning and development standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dun Laoghaire – Rathdown Development Plan 2022 – 2028Zoning Objective ASection 12.3.7.1 (iv) Alterations at Roof/Attic LevelSection 12.8.7.1 Separation Distances
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 53.47sqm master bedroom suite as a third level on top of an existing two-storey flat-roofed detached dwelling at 3 Killiney Road, Dalkey. The site is located in a residential area zoned 'Objective A'. The Inspector evaluated the development's impact on visual and residential amenities following third-party appeals that raised concerns about overbearing height, overshadowing, and privacy loss. The Inspector found that the increase in height (from 6.27m ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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