Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered to be in accordance with the 'Objective A' zoning of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, as it protects and improves residential amenity. The Inspector concluded that the renovations would not significantly detract from the character of the area or the amenities of adjacent properties by reason of overshadowing, overlooking, or overbearing appearance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development complies with the 'Objective A' zoning and the policies set out in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding residential extensions.
- The design, scale, and separation distances of the extension are sufficient to ensure that no significant adverse impacts occur on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties in terms of daylight, sunlight, or privacy.
- The proposal represents a sustainable development of an existing residential site that is compatible with the pattern of development in the area and would be acceptable in terms of traffic and pedestrian safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective A zoningChapter 12: Development Management StandardsSection 12.3.7: Additional Accommodation in Existing Built-Up AreasSection 12.3.7.1: Extensions to DwellingsSection 12.3.7.1 (ii): Extensions to the rearSection 12.3.7.1 (iii): Extensions to the sideSection 12.3.7.1 (iv): Alterations at Roof/ Attic LevelSection 12.4: TransportSection 12.4.8: Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding AreasSection 12.4.8.1: General SpecificationsSection 12.4.8.3: Driveways/ Hardstanding AreasSection 12.8.3: Open Space Quantity for Residential DevelopmentSection 12.8.3.3: Private Open SpaceSection 12.8.7.1: Separation DistancesSection 12.8.7.2: BoundariesChapter 13: Land Use Zoning Objectives
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves renovations and a substantial rear extension to 'Laurel Cottage', a single-storey cottage on Lanesville Road, Dun Laoghaire. The development includes the demolition of a 31sqm return and the construction of a ground floor and part first-floor extension (89sqm total new build), increasing the ridge height from 5.15m to 5.85m. The appeal was brought by third-party neighbors (No. 1B Lanesville) who argued the extension would be visually overbearing, cause significant loss of d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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