Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission on the basis that the proposed mini-hipped roof and rear dormer are consistent with the residential zoning objective and follow established local precedents, ensuring the development does not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is acceptable in principle under the 'RES' zoning objective, which aims to protect and improve residential amenity.
- Although the proposal varies from some specific standards in the House Extension Design Guide, there is visible local precedent for similar mini-hipped roof designs in the immediate vicinity.
- The proposed rear dormer and roof modifications will not result in undue overlooking or overshadowing of adjoining properties due to adequate setbacks and orientation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2016-2022Zoning Objective 'RES'Housing (H) Policy 18H18 Objective 1South Dublin County Council House Extension Design Guide (2010)
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses an appeal against South Dublin County Council's decision to grant permission for an attic conversion at No. 29 Pinewood Estate, Clondalkin. The project involves modifying the existing hip roof to a mini-hipped profile and adding a flat-roof dormer to the rear. The site consists of a two-storey semi-detached dwelling within a suburban residential estate. While a third-party appellant argued the design was contrary to local guidelines, the Inspector found that the modification...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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