Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommends overturning the Planning Authority's refusal and granting permission, concluding that the modest single-storey front extension is consistent with the streetscape, creates no adverse residential amenity impacts, and features only a negligible shortfall in required private open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension is modest in scale and follows an established precedent at the neighboring property (No. 40), ensuring it does not negatively impact the visual character of the streetscape.
- The development will not result in overshadowing or overlooking of adjacent properties, thereby protecting the residential amenities of the area.
- The minor shortfall of 2sq.m in private open space (73sq.m provided versus 75sq.m required for a 4-bed house) is considered negligible and insufficient grounds for refusal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ASection 12.3.7.1Section 12.3.7.1 (i) Extensions to the FrontSection 12.8.3.3 Private Open Space
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a first-party appeal against Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's decision to refuse a 16sq.m single-storey front extension at 38 Churchtown Road Upper. The site consists of a semi-detached bungalow in an area zoned 'Objective A'. The Planning Authority initially refused permission due to concerns over visual impact on the bungalow's character and a lack of adequate private open space for a four-bedroom unit. However, the Inspector found that the design—which includes a h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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