22/5436

Permission for construction of a single storey garage extension to the side of the dwelling house, new front porch, attic conversion to incorporate new dormer window and new gable window, velux roof lights to rear roofs, all associated material alterations to existing facades and all associated site works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development was recommended for a grant of permission as it is consistent with the established residential character of the area and the Cork County Development Plan 2022. The Inspector determined that the proposed ancillary uses are acceptable and that potential privacy impacts from the dormer window can be successfully mitigated through a planning condition requiring obscure glazing.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of extending the dwelling for ancillary garage and attic storage uses is acceptable within the residential estate and aligns with the development boundary policies.
  • The scale and design of the proposed extensions do not overwhelm the parent house or negatively impact the visual amenities and character of the streetscape.
  • Potential overlooking and loss of privacy to neighboring properties can be adequately mitigated by the imposition of a condition requiring permanently obscure glazing on the dormer window.

Cited Policies (CDP)

ZU 18-3: Development BoundariesZU 18-4: Land Use Zoning of Other LandsZU 18-7: Ancillary UsesCork County Development Plan 2022

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks permission for a single-story garage extension, a new front porch, and an attic conversion featuring a new dormer window at No. 11 Pairc Na gCrann, Glanworth, Co. Cork. The site is a detached two-story house within an established residential estate. Cork County Council initially granted permission, which was subsequently appealed by a third party (James Crowley) citing concerns over loss of privacy from the dormer window, devaluation of property, and negative precedent. The...
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