WEB1321/24
1. Demolition of the existing single storey lean-to roof rear extension. 2. Demolition of existing boundary wall in the middle of back garden. 3. Construction of a two-storey rear extension with partial flat and partial lean-to roof, to consist of a kitchen/dining area on the ground floor & a bedroom on the first floor. 4. General remodel & upgrade of the existing dwelling at ground & first floors to suit the proposed layouts including removal of the existing kitchen for the provision of a new home office, utility and WC. 5. All drainage, structural & associated site works to be implemented.
Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed two-storey rear extension would be overbearing and result in an undue negative impact on the residential amenity of the adjacent property at no. 24 by way of overlooking, overshadowing of the rear amenity space, and an excessive loss of daylight to the upper rear first-floor bedroom window.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The first-floor extension is overly dominant and would cause a 'tunnelling effect' and significant loss of daylight to the neighboring property's rear bedroom window.
- The inclusion of a clear glass window on the western gable would lead to unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy for the adjacent occupants.
- The proposal fails to make a positive contribution to the character of the Z2 Residential Conservation Area and would set an undesirable precedent for similar development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the demolition of an existing sunroom and boundary wall to facilitate a 37 sqm part-two-storey extension at 22 Saint Aidan's Park Avenue, Marino. The site is located within a Z2 Residential Conservation Area. While Dublin City Council initially granted permission, the decision was appealed by a third party. The Inspector found that while the demolition elements of the proposal are acceptable, the two-storey construction element is fundamentally flawed due to i...PDF Document Missing
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