Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development represents a reasonable improvement of accommodation on-site, would not have a significant negative impact on the residential or visual amenities of neighbouring properties, and is consistent with the zoning and policy objectives of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development comprising a modest ground-floor front extension and a rear dormer extension would represent a reasonable improvement in residential accommodation on site.
- The project would not have a significant negative impact on the residential and visual amenities of neighbouring properties, specifically addressing and dismissing third-party concerns regarding overbearing and overshadowing impacts.
- The development is consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and complies with the relevant policy framework of the local County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 12, Section 12.3.7.1 (Extensions to Dwellings)Section 12.3.7.1 (i) (Extensions to the Front)Section 12.3.7.1 (iv) (Alterations at Roof / Attic Level)Section 12.4.8.1 (Driveway length)Zoning Objective A (Map 5)
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a proposed attic conversion (with rear dormer and front rooflights) and a single-storey front extension at 4 Stonemason's Green, Ballinteer. The subject site is a mid-terrace, two-storey red-brick house. A third-party appeal was lodged by the residents of No. 3, alleging inaccuracies in the Planning Authority's assessment regarding the location of flank walls and the distances between properties, and expressing concerns over overshadowing and overbearing impacts. The Insp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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