WEB1098/22
RETENTION & PERMISSION: I, Amirsad Zalli seek indefinite retention of existing partial roof alterations and full planning permission for amendment of the remaining roof which would include the raising of the front ridge line, construction of attic extension to rear of new roof ridge line and a two-storey rear extension including internal modifications of existing house along with all associated site works at 54 Botanic Road, Dublin 9, D09 N8H.
Core Refusal Reason
The development provides substandard residential amenity due to inadequate floor-to-ceiling heights and non-compliance with development plan standards for extensions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to comply with the specific requirements for extensions and alterations as set out in Section 16.2.2.3 and Appendix 17 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-22.
- The creation of residential accommodation with reduced floor-to-ceiling heights results in a substandard level of amenity for future occupants.
- The proposal represents a material contravention of the Z1 zoning objective, which is intended to protect, provide, and improve residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention and completion of works at 54 Botanic Road, Dublin 9. Dublin City Council refused the proposal on the grounds that it failed to meet the design and quality standards for residential extensions established in the 2016-2022 Development Plan. Specifically, the planning authority determined that the reduced floor-to-ceiling heights within the development created a substandard living environment, which is fundamentally at odds with the Z1 zoning objective to prot...PDF Document Missing
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