Core Refusal Reason
While the Planning Authority refused permission, the Inspector recommends a grant, concluding that the existing garden building is a permitted structure under exempted development regulations and that the proposed extension/link would not adversely impact residential amenity or the character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing detached garden building is substantially in accordance with exempted development regulations regarding its dimensions and height, making it a permitted structure in principle.
- The proposed physical link and repurposing of the garden structure into living space will not result in a significant adverse impact on the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
- Potential concerns regarding the creation of an independent residential unit can be adequately addressed via a planning condition ensuring the premises remains a single dwelling unit.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029Zoning Objective RS: Residential
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to a proposed rear ground-floor extension at 5 Dun Emer Green, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The project involves repurposing an existing detached garden building (constructed in 2023) into living space including a study and utility room, and constructing a link to join it to the main end-of-terrace residence. Fingal County Council originally refused permission, citing concerns that the garden structure was 'unauthorised' and that its intensification would contravene the RS zoning ob...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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