Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission subject to revised conditions rather than refusal. The primary justification for the modifications was to ensure the extension's scale and depth did not adversely impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties, specifically requiring the rear extension to not project beyond the existing extension of the adjacent house.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of a substantial extension is acceptable given the small original size of the dwellings and the established pattern of varied extensions within the 1950s estate.
- A reduction in the depth of both the ground and first-floor rear extensions is necessary to align with the neighboring 'marker' extension at No. 5 to protect residential amenity.
- A 0.5m setback from the western boundary is required to maintain the architectural integrity of the terrace pairs and prevent inappropriate overdevelopment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029Zoning Objective RS (Residential)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a significant wrap-around extension (front, side, and rear) to an end-of-terrace house at 7 Grace O'Malley Road, Howth, which would increase the floor area from 60sqm to 176.5sqm. The site is located in a mature 1950s housing estate where many properties have been previously modified. The Planning Authority granted permission but imposed a condition (Condition 3) requiring a reduction in depth and specific setbacks, which was appealed by both the applicant and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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