Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended that the Planning Authority's decision be modified by amending the development contribution amount and removing restrictive design conditions, concluding that the hip-to-gable roof realignment and dormer design as originally proposed were acceptable and consistent with the residential character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development contribution required under Condition 2 was improperly calculated and should be reduced to €2,447.13 to reflect the actual additional floor area of 21.5sqm.
- The proposed gable roof and rear dormer design do not unduly impinge on the visual amenities of the streetscape or the character of the host dwelling, rendering Condition 3 unnecessary.
- Condition 4, requiring matching cladding materials, is not warranted as contemporary finishes can appropriately distinguish new architectural additions without injuring visual amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective Z1Section 14.7.1Section 15.5.3Volume 2 Appendix 18Section 48 Development Contribution Scheme 2020-2023
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to a semi-detached property at 51 Villa Park Gardens, Dublin 7, where the applicant sought permission for an attic conversion, a transition from a hipped to a gable roof, and the installation of a rear dormer. Dublin City Council granted permission but imposed conditions (2, 3, and 4) that the applicant appealed. The Inspector found that the Planning Authority erred in its calculation of the Section 48 development contribution by misapplying exemptions related to previous...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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