Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dormer extension is visually obtrusive, exceeds the roof ridgeline, and fails to comply with Appendix 17 design guidance and Z1 zoning objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dormer extension is visually obtrusive and negatively impacts the residential amenity and value of adjoining properties.
- The proposal fails to comply with Appendix 17 of the Dublin City Council Development Plan, specifically by extending above the ridgeline.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for oversized dormers and is contrary to the Z1 zoning objective to protect and improve residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Appendix 17Z1 zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the conversion of an attic into non-habitable storage space at 12 Ring Street, Inchicore, Dublin 8. The planning authority refused the application primarily due to the design of the associated dormer extension, which was found to be oversized and visually dominant. It was determined that the structure would negatively affect the character of the area, breach the existing ridgeline, and fail to meet the specific standards for residential extensions outlined in the Dublin Cit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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