Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a split decision: granting permission for the house extensions as they are acceptable in scale and massing, but refusing retention for the timber bike shed as it is considered an incongruous form of development that would detrimentally impact the visual amenity of the streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed front and rear extensions are acceptable in scale and massing and, subject to matching brickwork finishes, will not negatively impact the visual character of the streetscape or the residential amenity of neighbors.
- The house extensions will not result in significant overshadowing, loss of light, or overlooking that would justify a refusal, as the impacts are considered typical for a domestic urban environment.
- The retention of the timber bike shed in the front garden is inappropriate as it is an incongruous structure located prominently at the boundary; its current screening relies on a hedge that could be removed, and bicycle parking can be adequately accommodated in the rear garden.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'A'Policy CA5: Energy Performance in BuildingsPolicy CA6: Retrofit and Reuse of BuildingsPolicy CA7: Construction MaterialsPolicy PHP20: Protection of Existing Residential AmenityPolicy PHP35: Healthy PlacemakingSection 12.2.1: Built EnvironmentSection 12.2.6: Urban GreeningSection 12.3: NeighbourhoodSection 12.3.4: Residential DevelopmentSection 12.3.7: Additional Accommodation in Existing Built Up AreasSection 12.3.7.1: Extensions to Dwellings (i, ii, iii, iv)Section 12.4.8.3: Driveways and Hardstanding Areas
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to an appeal against the decision of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to grant permission for renovations and the retention of a timber bike shed at 28 Avondale Court, Blackrock. The proposal involves demolishing a boiler house and garage/porch to construct a two-storey front extension and a part two/part single-storey rear extension. The site is located in a predominantly residential area zoned Objective 'A'. Third-party appellants and observers raised concerns regardi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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