WEB1803/21
Alterations and extensions to existing two storey semi-detached dwelling comprising: 1. Demolition of existing single storey extension to rear side and existing detached garden store, 2. Proposed construction of a new single storey flat roof extension to rear / rear side, 3. New flat roof over garage to side (to include increase in height of 0.6m) and new doors to front, 4. New hipped roof dormer extension to side of the main roof, 5. New flat roof dormer extension to rear of the main roof, 6. Associated elevational alterations, internal modifications and site works
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the removal of Condition No. 5 as the proposed dormer extensions are consistent with local planning precedents, would not be visible from the public realm, and do not adversely impact residential or visual amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The incorporation of a side dormer window effectively conceals the rear box extension from public vantage points, meaning there is no negative impact on the visual amenity of the streetscape.
- There is a direct and recent planning precedent at No. 373 Howth Road (WEB 1301/20) for a near-identical roof alteration, and the Planning Authority should maintain consistency in its design criteria along the same roadway.
- The 3.5m width of the proposed dormer is not excessive in a suburban context, and enforcing the condition would reduce the internal room width to an impractical 1.5m without providing a justifiable planning benefit.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report relates to a first-party appeal against a specific condition (Condition No. 5) attached to a grant of permission for works at 379 Howth Road, Dublin 5. The development consists of the demolition of a rear extension and shed to facilitate a new single-storey flat-roof extension, along with a side and rear roof dormer extension. The disputed condition required the rear dormer to be revised to be 'fully contained' and 'physically disaggregated' from the side dormer. The site...PDF Document Missing
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