WEB5209/21

The development will consist of the construction of a part two-storey, part single-storey, extension to the front of the property, widening the existing dormer window in the main roof to the rear of the property as well as the erection of a small domestic wind turbine on the side wall of the house and all associated site works.

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

Grant of permission for the front extensions and dormer widening based on their acceptable scale and visual impact, subject to the omission of the domestic wind turbine due to potential adverse impacts on the residential amenity of the neighbouring property.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed ground and first-floor front extensions are considered modest in scale and, despite projecting forward of the building line, would not significantly detract from the visual or residential amenities of the area.
  • The widening of the rear dormer window is acceptable as it remains visually subordinate to the roof slope and provides a reasonable justification to support the applicants' home-working requirements.
  • The domestic wind turbine should be omitted via condition as there is insufficient technical evidence to demonstrate that it would not cause noise or visual nuisance to the adjacent property at No. 75 Grange Abbey Drive.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 16.2.2.3Section 16.10.12Appendix 17Section 17.11 of Appendix 17Zoning Objective Z1

Decision Document Summary

The application relates to a semi-detached dwelling at 73 Grange Abbey Drive, Dublin 13. The proposal includes a part two-storey, part single-storey front extension, the widening of an existing rear dormer, and a domestic wind turbine. Dublin City Council originally issued a split decision, granting only a modified ground floor extension and refusing the other elements due to concerns over visual dominance and impact on the streetscape. The Inspector, following a de novo assessment, disagreed wi...
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