WEB1146/22
The development will consist of removal of existing rear conservatory, extension to front porch with replacement flat roof, enlarged window opes to front facade, ground floor rear extension, extension and revisions to existing first floor attic storey including provision of rear facing dormer, front facing box dormer and roof light, associated roof alterations, exterior insulation cladding to external walls with plaster finish and all ancillary site works.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the revision of Condition 2 to allow for the proposed front and rear dormers, finding that they are acceptable in scale and design, would not negatively impact residential amenity, and represent a reasonable improvement of accommodation within a Z2 residential conservation area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The reduction in width of the rear dormer required by the Planning Authority is considered arbitrary and would not meaningfully improve the visual subordination of the structure relative to the roof plane.
- The proposed front dormer is modest in scale and provides a appropriate visual transition between the single-storey cottages and two-storey terraced houses in the heterogeneous streetscape.
- While the dormers are acceptable, the existing front window proportions, porch proportions, and the omission of exterior insulation should be maintained to protect the historic character of the Abbeyfield Estate.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves significant alterations to a semi-detached single-storey cottage in the Abbeyfield Estate, a 'garden village' development for WWI veterans, currently zoned as a Z2 residential conservation area. The development includes a rear conservatory removal, a front porch extension, ground floor rear extension, and an attic conversion with front and rear dormers. The Planning Authority granted permission but included Condition 2, which significantly restricted the dormer sizes and re...PDF Document Missing
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