Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting permission, overturning the Planning Authority's refusal, on the basis that the 0.98m ridge height increase is minor and would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area or the character of the streetscape, subject to a condition requiring natural slate on the rear roof instead of tinted glazing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 0.98m increase in ridge height is considered a minor intervention that, due to the lack of a uniform terrace height and the reuse of existing materials, will have a negligible visual impact on the streetscape.
- The development will not cause undue overlooking, overshadowing, or overbearing impacts on neighboring properties, provided that the new gable window is fitted with obscure glazing.
- The proposal is compliant with the residential zoning objectives and Section 12.3.7.1 (iv) of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy AR5 (Buildings of Heritage Interest) - 2016-2022 PlanSection 12.3.7.1 (iv) (Alterations at Roof/Attic Level)Policy Objective HER20 (Buildings of Vernacular and Heritage Interest)Zoning Objective A
Decision Document Summary
The application involves converting the attic of Mount Verona House, a Victorian villa in Dun Laoghaire, into habitable space by raising the ridge height by 0.98m. While the Planning Authority initially refused permission citing damage to the historic streetscape and original features, the Inspector found that the building is not a Protected Structure or located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The Inspector argued that the modest height increase is acceptable given the varying a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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