Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends granting permission without restricting the front projection because the design is consistent with multiple local precedents, does not unduly impact the streetscape of the 1970s estate, and preserves the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 1.845m front projection is visually acceptable as the Balally Park estate is a typical 1970s development lacking specific architectural merit or sensitive character that would be compromised by the extension.
- There are at least eight verified precedent cases in the immediate vicinity where the Planning Authority previously permitted first-floor extensions projecting beyond the front building line.
- The extension will not negatively impact the residential amenity of No. 75 Balally Park, as shadow cast would fall on the driveway rather than primary amenity areas, and no overlooking occurs due to the use of rooflights instead of side windows.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ASection 12.3.7Section 12.3.7.1Section 12.3.7.1(i)Section 12.3.7.1(ii)Section 12.3.7.1(iii)Section 12.3.7.1(iv)
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to a proposed 38sqm first-floor extension to the front, side, and rear of a semi-detached dwelling at 77 Balally Park, Dundrum. While Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council granted permission, they imposed Condition No. 5, which prohibited any extension beyond the main front building line to protect visual amenity. The applicant appealed this condition, citing a housing need for teenage children and providing eight local precedents of similar extensions. The site is zoned ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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