Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority originally refused permission citing overbearing impact, overshadowing, and overlooking of the adjoining property to the north; however, the Inspector recommends granting permission as the development is considered to be of an acceptable scale and consistent with the pattern of development in the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The rear extension's design and scale do not result in an overbearing form of development, as it appears single-storey from neighboring views due to a reduction in ground level.
- Impacts on residential amenity, specifically regarding overshadowing and overlooking from rooflights and windows, are deemed minimal and appropriate for an urban context.
- The development is in accordance with the provisions of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7Section 12.3.7.1Section 12.3.7.1(ii)Section 8.2.3.4 (1)Policy UD1
Decision Document Summary
This report details a first-party appeal against Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council's decision to refuse retention permission for extensions at 6 Seafield Court, Killiney. The development includes a single-storey front extension and a two-storey rear extension, the latter enabled by a reduced ground floor level. The site is zoned 'Objective A' for residential improvement. While neighbors and the Planning Authority expressed concerns regarding overbearingness, overlooking, and flood risk, the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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