Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission, concluding that the proposed development—particularly with the revision to a hipped roof profile—would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area and is consistent with the 'RES' zoning objective of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The revision from a gable-ended to a hipped roof design successfully mitigates the overbearing visual impact on neighboring properties to the east compared to previously refused schemes.
- The principle of development is acceptable given the residential zoning and the fact that the extension respects existing building lines and external finishes of the surrounding established residential area.
- Potential issues regarding drainage and unauthorized access to the rear laneway have been adequately addressed through the planning process and can be controlled via specific conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 6.8.2 (Residential Extensions)Policy H14: Residential ExtensionsH14 Objective 1H14 Objective 2Section 12.6.8 (Residential Consolidation)Zoning Objective 'RES'South Dublin County Council House Extension Design Guide (2010)
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to a proposed two-storey extension to the side and rear of No. 45 Homelawn Road, Dublin 24, along with a 23sq.m. detached garden office. The site is an end-of-terrace dwelling located in an area zoned for residential protection. A previous application for a separate house on the same site was refused due to overbearing massing. In this appeal, a third party (neighbor) raised concerns regarding overshadowing, loss of privacy, and drainage. The Inspector argues that the cur...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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