Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission as the proposed development would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the area or adjoining properties and is in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed design is considered a 'well-mannered' response to the suburban context and is not deemed to be 'out of place'.
- The separation distance of approximately 22m to the rear ensures that the dormer window will not significantly overlook adjacent properties or impact residential amenity.
- The development is consistent with recent precedents for comparable residential extensions in the Seabury area and complies with the RS zoning objective to protect and improve residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029Zoning Objective RS (Residential)Council's guidance on domestic extensionsPart 10 under Section 5 (Planning and Development Regulations)Schedule 7 of the Planning and Development Regulations
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the remodeling of a semi-detached house roof at 26 Lissadel Crescent, Malahide, involving the extension of the roof into a Dutch hip and the addition of a rear dormer window for an attic conversion. The site is located within a mature suburban area zoned 'RS' under the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029. Although a third-party appellant raised concerns regarding loss of light, privacy, and the scale of the dormer, the Inspector found that the proposal's modest...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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