Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the removal of Condition 3(i), concluding that the proposed 'pop-up' element is scaled and positioned such that it does not negatively impact the visual or residential amenity of the area, nor does it appear as an overbearing or incongruous feature within the varied streetscape of Balkill Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 'pop-up' element has a small footprint and significant setbacks from all sides, ensuring it does not appear overbearing or excessively dominant from the street or neighboring properties.
- The surrounding neighborhood on Balkill Road features a high degree of architectural variety and varying typologies, meaning a contemporary addition would not undermine the architectural coherence of the area.
- The site is well-screened by existing vegetation and the dwelling is significantly set back (23.2m) from the road, mitigating the potential visual prominence of the elevated structure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029Section 3.5.13.1Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45Section 14.10.2Section 14.10.2.5Objective PM45Objective PM46
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the partial demolition and major reconfiguration of a detached dwelling at 10 Balkill Road, Howth, to create a two-storey over basement, four-bedroom flat-roofed residence. While the Planning Authority granted permission, they imposed Condition 3(i) requiring the omission of a first-floor 'pop-up' master bedroom suite due to concerns regarding scale and visual dominance in a sensitive landscape. The site is located within the Howth Special Amenity Area Buffer Zone on a stee...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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