WEB2138/22

The development will consist of the refurbishment of the existing two storey house, including a new roof light to the rear pitch of the roof, demolition of the existing single storey lean-to and the construction of a two storey extension to the side and front of the existing house and all ancillary works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is considered acceptable in accordance with the Z1 zoning objective and would not detract from the visual amenity of the area or seriously injure the residential amenity of surrounding properties, provided that it complies with revised drawings and specified conditions.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development lies to the north of the appellant's property, and given the southern orientation of the appellant's garden, no perceptible level of overshadowing or significant loss of daylight will result.
  • The applicant's revised design, which includes the omission of the first-floor winter garden and roof terrace, successfully addresses and mitigates concerns regarding overlooking and overbearing impacts.
  • The proposed extension is consistent with the character of the terrace and the surrounding urban context, where similar two-storey extensions have been successfully integrated in the past.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Objective Z1 (Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods)Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 Appendix 18Section 1.2 (Extensions to Rear)Section 1.3 (Extension to Side)

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks permission for the refurbishment and extension of 3 Geraldine Terrace, a two-storey terraced dwelling in Milltown, Dublin 6. The proposal involves the demolition of a front extension and the construction of a new two-storey side/front extension and a single-storey front extension. A third-party appeal was lodged by a neighbor at No. 4, citing concerns over loss of light, overlooking, and the overbearing nature of the works. The Inspector highlights that because the property...
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