Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is consistent with the residential land use zoning and the provisions of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028, and subject to compliance with conditions, would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the area or adjacent properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension and garden studio are appropriately scaled and successfully relate to the character of the existing house and the wider suburban context.
- Separation distances and the proposed design, including the use of obscured glazing and high-level roof lights, ensure that no significant negative impacts regarding overlooking, overshadowing, or overbearing appearance will occur on neighboring properties.
- The development aligns with the planning policy principle of deep retrofitting and adaptation of existing housing stock to meet modern living needs while protecting established residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective APolicy Objective PHP19 (Existing Housing Stock Adaptation)Policy Objective PHP30 (Housing for All)Policy Objective PHP35 (Healthy Placemaking)Section 12.3.1.1 (Design Criteria)Section 12.13 (Neighbourhood – People, Homes and Place)Section 12.3.7.1 (Extensions to existing dwellings)Section 12.3.7.1(i) (Extensions to the Front)Section 12.3.7.1(ii) (Extensions to the Rear)Section 12.3.7.1(iii) (Extensions to the Side)Section 12.3.7.1(iv) (Alterations at Roof / Attic Level)Section 12.3.7.4 (Detached Habitable Room)Section 12.3.9 (Demolition and Replacement Dwellings)Section 12.4.8 (Vehicular Entrances and Hardstanding Areas)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal at 1 Ardagh Park, Blackrock, involves the demolition of an existing garage and ground floor extension to facilitate the construction of a substantial two-storey dormer style extension to the front, side, and rear, along with a 25sqm single-storey garden studio. The site is a semi-detached corner plot in a well-established suburban area. Third-party appellants from Carysfort Downs raised concerns regarding the development being excessive, intrusive, and having negative impacts on day...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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