3332/21

Retention and planning permission for the development will consist of retention planning permission for a dormer roof to the rear of the existing house roof. Planning permisison will consist of demolishing an existing shed to the rear of the existing site and replacing with a proposed ground and first floor extension to the rear of the existing house and a proposed new bay window extension at the front of the existing house and all ancillary works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommends the removal of Condition No. 5, concluding that the dormer extension for which retention is sought is proportionate to the roof plane, complies with Development Plan policy on roof extensions, and that the Planning Authority's requirement to reduce its width is unduly onerous and unnecessary.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The dormer extension is considered to be of an acceptable scale and design that remains subordinate to the existing roof plane and is not highly visible in the surrounding area.
  • The proposal is found to be in compliance with Section 17.11 of the Dublin City Development Plan regarding the character, scale, and design of roof extensions.
  • Condition No. 5, which required a reduction in dormer width and obscure glazing, is considered unnecessary and the Inspector recommends its total omission.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Zoning Objective Z1Section 16.2.2.3 (Extension and Alterations to Dwellings)Section 16.10.12 (Extensions)Section 17.11 (Roof Extensions)

Decision Document Summary

This first-party appeal relates to a planning permission granted by Dublin City Council for the retention of a dormer roof and permission for a rear extension and front bay window at 4 Glin Road, Dublin 17. The appeal specifically contested Condition 5(a), which required the 4.5m wide dormer to be reduced to 3.4m and fitted with obscure glazing. The Inspector, following a de novo assessment under Section 139, determined that the dormer's existing scale is reasonable in proportion to the terraced...
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