Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the removal of Condition No. 5, concluding that the proposed rear extension's depth is consistent with the established pattern of development in the area and would not be visually dominant or injurious to the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed first floor rear extension is consistent with the scale and nature of existing two-storey extensions in the immediate vicinity of the site.
- The significant length of the rear gardens in the area allows for the proposed level of extension without causing an unacceptable loss of private open space or visual dominance.
- The extension is designed to be centered above the existing ground floor footprint, which effectively limits its visibility and impact on the visual amenities of neighboring dwellings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective ASection 12.3.7 of the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to extensions and alterations to a semi-detached dwelling at 29 Larchfield Road, Dublin 14. The primary point of contention is a first-party appeal against Condition No. 5 of the Planning Authority’s grant of permission, which required the first-floor rear extension to be reduced in depth by 1.5m. The Planning Authority expressed concerns regarding visual dominance and precedent. However, the Inspector's assessment found that the surrounding residential context already fe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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