Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the proposed single-storey family accommodation is an acceptable form of development that complies with Fingal Development Plan standards, is subsidiary in scale to the main dwelling, and would not negatively impact the visual or residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 63 sq.m. extension is below the 75 sq.m. limit for family accommodation and is subsidiary in scale, meeting the requirements of Section 14.10.3 of the Fingal Development Plan.
- The single-storey height, combined with existing boundary fencing and a separation distance of 2.5m from the nearest gable, ensures that no significant overlooking, overshadowing, or overbearing impacts will occur.
- Technical concerns regarding surface water drainage and drawing inaccuracies are noted but do not preclude a grant of permission, as they can be effectively managed through planning conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO46Objective MP3.BTable 11.1Section 14.8.2Objective DMSO26Section 14.10.2Section 14.10.2.3Section 14.10.3Table 14.16Objective CSO68
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a 63 sq.m. single-storey granny flat extension to the rear of 28 Dooroge Woods, Ballyboughal, County Dublin. The site is located within an established residential estate and is primarily zoned 'RV-Rural Village'. The proposal includes two bedrooms, living space, and a utility room, linked to the main dwelling via a glazed corridor. A third-party appeal was lodged citing concerns over inaccurate site levels in drawings, loss of privacy, overshadowing, and incr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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