Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission (not refusal) on the basis that the modified structure, reduced to 25sq.m in area and 3m in height, complies with the development management standards for pigeon lofts set out in Section 15.14.18 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and does not adversely affect residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed alterations to the structure bring it within the maximum thresholds for floor area (25sq.m) and height (3m) as prescribed in Section 15.14.18 of the Development Plan.
- The separation distance of approximately 8m from the nearest dwelling exceeds the minimum requirement of 5m, ensuring the structure does not cause significant overshadowing, overlooking, or visual injury.
- Site inspection confirmed that there were no discernible issues regarding odour, noise, or faeces, and the enclosed nature of the loft effectively manages potential impacts on neighbors.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Z1 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods zoningSection 15.14.18 (Pigeon Lofts)
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a third-party appeal against the grant of planning and retention permission for a pigeon loft at 46 Beech Hill Drive, Donnybrook. The site is a terraced dwelling in a Z1-zoned mature residential estate. The proposal involves retaining most of an existing 28sq.m loft while demolishing 3sq.m and altering the roof profile to 3m to meet local standards. Appellants raised concerns regarding scale, visual impact, property devaluation, and health/nuisance issues (noise and bird dro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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