Core Planning Reasoning
The retention of the 3 no. roof lights is considered consistent with the 'Objective A' zoning of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Development Plan 2022-2028, as it would not result in overlooking, light pollution, or injury to the residential amenity of adjacent properties, thereby representing proper planning and sustainable development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The depth of the roof within which the skylights are set prevents any physical possibility of overlooking between the appeal site and the neighboring 'Shamrock Cottage'.
- The upwardly directed light source from the roof lights poses a significantly lower risk of light pollution than horizontal windows, rendering the impact on surrounding residential amenity negligible.
- The underlying western extension was confirmed to have been validly permitted under planning reference D15A/0750, dismissing the third-party appellant's claims regarding unauthorized development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ASection 12.3.7Section 12.3.7.1Section 12.3.7 (iv) Alterations at Roof/Attic level
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for 3 no. roof lights on a flat roof extension at 21 Ardburgh Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin. The site features a contemporary two-storey dwelling in an elevated residential area near Dalkey Hill. The Planning Authority's decision to grant permission was appealed by the owners of the adjacent 'Shamrock Cottage' to the south, who raised concerns regarding overlooking, light pollution, and the legality of the extension. The Inspector's assessment found that th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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