Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting retention permission, concluding that the amendments to the previously approved dwelling are minor in nature, maintain the architectural integrity of the original modernist design, and do not negatively impact the residential or visual amenities of the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The reduction in floor area and simplification of external materials do not fundamentally undermine the character of the permitted dwelling and are in keeping with the minimal modernist architecture intended for the site.
- Concerns regarding overlooking from flat roof areas are addressed by planning conditions that restrict the use of these areas to maintenance purposes only and require the installation of sedum roofs.
- The development is consistent with the A1 zoning objective and proper planning principles, as it constitutes minor modifications to an existing residential project rather than the construction of a new dwelling in a restricted LAP area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective A1Section 2.6.13Chapter 12 - Development ManagementDun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a third-party appeal against the grant of retention permission for significant amendments to a 5-bedroom detached house at Site 6B, Rathmichael Haven, Dublin 18. The changes include reducing the floor area from 665sqm to 390sqm, omitting a basement wing, and simplifying the external finish from a mix of stone and render to primarily plaster render. Third-party appellants argued that the changes resulted in a substandard architectural design and potential privacy loss. The...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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