WEB1536/22

RETENTION:Planning permission for the construction of a single story porch extension to the front and side, single and two storey extensions to the rear, internal alterations, velux windows to the front and rear and all associated site works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommends a grant of permission, concluding that the development, subject to compliance with specific conditions, is consistent with the Z1 zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the area or adjoining properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of residential development and retention is acceptable under the 'Z1' zoning objective and does not increase demand on public infrastructure or parking.
  • Potential adverse impacts on the residential amenity of the adjoining property (No. 26), such as overlooking from the flat roof and visual overbearance from the unfinished eastern elevation, can be successfully mitigated via planning conditions.
  • The remaining private open space (stated as 57sqm) is considered acceptable under a qualitative analysis, taking into account the site's proximity to functional communal open space and the irregular plot shape.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Section 14.7.1 (Z1 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods)Chapter 15 (Development Standards)Appendix 18 (Section 1.1)Section 15.11.3 (Private Open Space)Section 12.4.8.3 (SuDS)

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks retention permission for a single-story porch extension and part single/two-storey extensions to the rear of an end-of-terrace dwelling at No. 24 Grace Park Heights, Drumcondra. The site is zoned 'Z1' for the protection and improvement of residential amenities. A third-party appeal raised concerns regarding overshadowing, overlooking, and overdevelopment. The Inspector found that while the extensions are highly visible due to the site's corner location, the contemporary des...
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