Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission subject to conditions, specifically requiring the omission of the proposed rear box dormer to prevent significant overlooking and injury to the residential amenity of the neighboring property at No. 5 Abbey Park.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is acceptable in principle under the residential zoning objective of the area and the existing character of the dwelling.
- The proposed rear box dormer would result in an unacceptable level of overlooking and loss of privacy for the adjacent property (No. 5 Abbey Park) due to the site's orientation and short rear garden length of 7.9m.
- The other proposed modifications, including the demolition of the garage and the construction of the porch and first-floor bedroom extension, are consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective A Residential zoningSection 12.3.7.1
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to 4 Abbey Park, a two-storey end-of-terrace house situated on a bend in the road, which provides a large side garden but a constrained rear garden. The proposal includes the demolition of a side extension/garage, the construction of a new porch and first-floor bedroom extension, and the addition of a rear box dormer. Following a grant by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, the residents of No. 5 Abbey Park appealed on grounds of overlooking and loss of privacy. The In...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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