3412/21
Planning permission for modifications to previously approved 2639/21 to include: (i) an attic conversion to non-habitable storage space with contemporary dormer to rear roof to be 4.4 metres wide to accommodate stairs to attic floor; (ii) Window to dormer to be clear glazing; (iii) No. 2 roof windows to front roof with all ancillary works.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the grant of permission by amending restrictive conditions, concluding that a wider dormer of 4.1m and front rooflights are consistent with the established pattern of development in the area and would not seriously injure visual or residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dormer width, reduced to 4.1m in the appeal submission, is appropriately scaled, visually subordinate to the roof slope, and allows a suitable proportion of the original roof to remain visible.
- The positioning and dimensions of the dormer window relate well to the existing first-floor fenestration and do not result in adverse impacts on adjoining residential amenities.
- There is sufficient local precedent for front rooflights, and their inclusion on the front roof plane does not harm the character of the streetscape or set an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This first-party appeal concerns Condition 3 of a planning permission granted by Dublin City Council for modifications to a mid-terrace dwelling at No. 55 Dollymount Park, Clontarf. The dispute centered on the Planning Authority's requirement to limit a rear dormer to 3.0m in width and to omit two front rooflights. The Inspector noted the site's context within a cul-de-sac where several dwellings have already undergone roof alterations. While the Planning Authority argued the proposal was excess...PDF Document Missing
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