SD24B/0032

The proposed development includes a two storey extension on the side of the existing detached house and the construction of a granny flat in the rear garden. The side extension will measure 2.3m wide at the front and extend 7.90m along the existing house. This extension is designed to accommodate a guest bathroom, utility room, and an extended kitchen. Additionally, planning permission is sought for a single storey granny flat in the rear garden, featuring a total area of 65m2, a gable roof matching the existing house and all associated ancillary site works

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

The proposed detached family flat fails to comply with the South Dublin County Development Plan policies regarding the scale, design, and specific requirements for family flat units.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed family flat is situated in a detached building, which does not meet the specific criteria for such developments as outlined in the County Development Plan.
  • The scale and design of the proposed granny flat are considered inappropriate and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
  • The development fails to adhere to the requirements of Council Policy H15 and Section 12.6.8 of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022 - 2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Council Policy H15Section 12.6.8

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed a two-storey side extension and a detached family flat at 37 Killakee Avenue, Dublin 24. The Planning Authority issued a split decision, granting permission for the extension while refusing the family flat component. The refusal was primarily due to the detached nature of the proposed flat, which violated South Dublin County Development Plan policies H15 and Section 12.6.8, with the authority concluding that the scale and design were unsuitable for the site's context....
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