WEB1118/22
Alterations to previously approved new two storey with attic detached house with gable roof, extending & increasing area to all floors and porch to front, attic dormer window to rear with flat roof, Velux windows (2) & solar PV panels to front, alterations to existing vehicular access (No.6) & new pedestrian access to front (No.6A), new vehicular access and gate to side (No.6A) & all associated works at 6/6A Griffith Walk, Dublin 9, D09Y0H3. Corner of Grace Park Terrace. (Previous Planning Ref. Nos. 2726/19, 2101/21).
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission by upholding certain restrictive conditions while omitting others, aiming to balance the applicant's design goals with the protection of the established streetscape and building lines on a prominent corner site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development contribution required under Condition 2 is correctly calculated and applied in accordance with the Section 48 Scheme and should be upheld.
- Conditions 3(a), 3(b), and 3(c) relating to the omission of the front building line extension and porch are necessary to prevent the development from being excessively obtrusive on the streetscape.
- Several other sub-conditions of Condition 3 are recommended for omission or amendment as they are considered unnecessary, fall under Building Regulations, or would unduly restrict acceptable architectural features like solar panels and window sizes.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a First Party appeal against Conditions 2 and 3 of Dublin City Council's decision to grant permission for alterations to a previously approved detached house at 6/6A Griffith Walk, Dublin 9. The site is a prominent corner location zoned 'Z1' for residential protection. The applicant challenged the development contribution (Condition 2) as being too high and various design restrictions (Condition 3). The Inspector concluded that the contribution was valid as it includes attic...PDF Document Missing
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