Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended removing Condition No. 2, concluding that the requirement to omit a side access door was unnecessary as existing occupancy conditions [4(b)] sufficiently prevent the creation of an independent dwelling unit, and the door serves a legitimate domestic and safety function for the applicant.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The side access door is a functional replacement for an existing door and is necessary for the applicant's mobility, garden access, and emergency escape.
- Condition No. 4(b) of the Planning Authority's decision already restricts the extension's use to joint occupancy, making Condition No. 2 redundant and unwarranted.
- The development, including the side door, conforms to the 'RES' zoning objective and will not negatively impact the residential amenities of the surrounding area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028Policy H14H14 Objective 1H14 Objective 2QDP1 Objective 1Section 5.2Section 6.7.1Section 6.8.2Section 12.6.8
Decision Document Summary
This case concerns a first-party appeal against a specific condition attached to a grant of permission for a 21.5sqm single-storey side extension at 2 Willington Avenue, Templeogue. The extension is intended to provide ground-floor accommodation (study/bedroom, utility, and bathroom) for an applicant with a progressive and chronic medical condition. South Dublin County Council's Condition No. 2 required the removal of a proposed side access door to deter the unit's use as a separate dwelling. Th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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