Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the omission of Condition No. 2, concluding that the proposed 11.87m side extension is acceptable in terms of visual amenity on its corner site and is functionally necessary to provide a wheelchair-accessible family flat for the elderly applicants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Inspector determined that the proposed extension is designed to a high standard and its scale is appropriate for the corner site without causing a negative visual impact.
- Applying Condition 2 would reduce the floor area of the family flat to 42.5sq.m., making it undersized for a one-bedroom unit and inaccessible for wheelchair users.
- The development as originally submitted is consistent with the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029 policies regarding residential extensions and the provision of semi-independent family accommodation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS ZoningSection 3.5.13.1Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45Policy SPQHP42Objective SPQHO46Section 14.10.3Chapter 14 Development Management StandardsObjective DMS 43 (2017-2023 Plan)
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report deals with a first-party appeal by Eddie Butler against a condition imposed by Fingal County Council regarding a proposed extension at No. 19 Woodland Park, Rush, Co. Dublin. The development includes an attic conversion and a single-storey side/rear extension intended to serve as a 'family flat' for the elderly applicant and his wife. While the Planning Authority granted permission, Condition No. 2 required the side extension to be reduced to 10m in length to align with t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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