SD21B/0455

Conversion of existing attic space to non-habitable storage/office area and shower room with new revised roof profile (from hipped to mini-hip) to side with new dormer window extension to rear roof with two 'Velux' type rooflights to front roof elevation; two new windows to side gable; internal modifications and associated site works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended the removal of Condition 2 (requiring a half-hipped roof) because the proposed 'mini-hipped' extension is minor in nature, would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenity of the area, and the condition would unreasonably reduce the utility of the attic conversion.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The utility of the proposed attic workspace in a changing economy outweighs the minimal visual dissonance created by the 'mini-hipped' roof profile.
  • The proposed development is a small-scale residential project that does not raise Appropriate Assessment issues or significantly impact Natura 2000 sites.
  • The imposition of a half-hipped roof configuration as required by the Planning Authority is unnecessary as the proposed design does not seriously injure the visual or residential amenity of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

South Dublin County Development Plan 2016 – 2022Zoning Objective ‘RES’South Dublin County Council House Extension Guide (2010)

Decision Document Summary

This Inspector's Report relates to a first-party appeal against a specific condition (Condition 2) imposed by South Dublin County Council regarding an attic conversion at 88 Cherryfield Road, Walkinstown. The development involves converting an attic into a non-habitable office/storage space with a rear dormer and a change in roof profile from hipped to 'mini-hipped'. While the Planning Authority granted permission, they required a 'half-hipped' profile to adhere to the County House Extension Gui...
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