Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission subject to conditions, specifically requiring a 1-meter setback of the first floor from the eastern boundary to mitigate the overbearing impact and loss of aspect for the adjoining neighbor, ensuring the proposal aligns with the A zoning objective and the 2022-2028 County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The ground floor rear extension and the front door alterations are acceptable as they maintain adequate private open space and do not result in a material breach of the front building line.
- The proposed first-floor rear extension, as designed with a flat roof and no setback, would be excessively overbearing and cause a significant loss of aspect and daylight for the residents of No. 56 Mountain View Drive.
- By imposing a condition for a 1-meter setback from the eastern boundary at the first-floor level, the development would be made acceptable from a visual and residential amenity perspective, complying with proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.4.2 (Daylight and Ventilation)Section 12.3.7.1 (Extensions to Dwellings: Front, Rear, and Side)Zoning Objective A
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a two-storey rear extension (approx. 54 sqm) and a small single-storey front/side extension at an end-of-terrace house in Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. The third-party appeal from the neighbor at No. 56 centered on the loss of sunlight, daylight, and outlook due to the scale of the rear extension. While the applicant provided a study indicating adherence to BRE guidelines for most windows, the Inspector noted that the two-storey element would stand in strong c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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