WEB1683/22
PERMISSION & RETENTION: Planning permission for the construction of a new part single-storey - part two storey extension to rear of house, new attic dormers to front and rear, new porch entrance to front, amendments to existing front window openings and retention of previously widened vehicular entrance to front.
Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommends granting permission (overturning the initial refusal) on the basis that modified designs for the extension and dormer, coupled with site-specific justifications for the widened entrance, comply with the 2022-2028 Development Plan and do not significantly injure local residential or visual amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed rear extension and attic dormer, when reduced in scale via condition, negate concerns regarding overbearing impact and overlooking of adjacent properties.
- The retention of the widened vehicular entrance is justified by the narrow width of Chelmsford Lane and the difficulties of access/egress caused by on-street parking opposite.
- The remaining private open space is deemed acceptable for an inner-suburban location, provided the ground floor footprint is reduced in line with the first floor to ensure a minimum of 23sqm.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a first-party appeal against Dublin City Council's decision to refuse permission for a substantial extension and the retention of a widened vehicular entrance at 17 Chelmsford Lane, Ranelagh. The site is a mews-style dwelling located in a Z2 Conservation Area. The Planning Authority initially cited negative impacts on the conservation area, overbearing effects, and substandard private open space. Inspector Lorraine Dockery argued that the laneway itself has a varied, ad-hoc ...PDF Document Missing
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