Core Planning Reasoning
Grant of permission. The development is considered acceptable in principle under the 'RS Residential' zoning and, subject to conditions reducing the depth of the rear extension and increasing the setback of the front extension, it will not negatively impact the residential or visual amenities of the area or the neighboring property.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed residential extensions are acceptable in principle within the 'RS' zoning, provided they are designed to protect existing residential amenities.
- The rear extension as originally proposed was excessive in depth; a condition limiting it to 8.325m along the boundary is necessary to prevent it from being visually dominant or overbearing for No. 7 Tuscany Park.
- The front extension requires modification, including a depth limit of 1.8m and a 1m setback from the boundary with No. 7, to maintain the streetscape character and mitigate impact on the neighboring dwelling.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS Residential Zoning ObjectiveObjective PM46Section 3.5.13.1Section 14.10.2Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45Section 14.10.2.1
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the demolition of an existing rear extension and the construction of new single-storey front and rear extensions at 6 Tuscany Park, Baldoyle. The site is a two-storey end-of-terrace dwelling with an irregular, larger-than-average plot. Fingal County Council initially granted permission, which was appealed by the neighbor at No. 7 on grounds of overshadowing, loss of daylight, and overbearing massing. The Inspector's assessment concluded that while the dayligh...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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