WEB1787/21

A double storey pitched roof extension and a single storey flat roof extension, all to rear, comprising a kitchen/dining room, WC and utility room at ground floor. The refurbishment will also include the relocation/enlargement of existing bedrooms, new wet room and ensuite at first floor with all related works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed two-storey extension is an overbearing and dominant development that fails to be subordinate to the original dwelling, negatively impacting the residential amenities of neighboring properties in a Z2 conservation area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The extension's excessive length and positioning on a narrow site would result in an overbearing and dominant impact on adjacent properties.
  • The proposed development is not subordinate to the main dwelling and fails to comply with the design standards outlined in Appendix 17 of the Development Plan.
  • The proposal would seriously injure the residential amenities of the area and is contrary to the Z2 zoning objective intended to protect residential conservation areas.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Z2 zoning objectiveAppendix 17 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a double-storey pitched roof extension and a single-storey flat roof extension at 14 Connaught Street, Dublin 7, a terraced house located in a Z2 residential conservation area. The local authority refused permission primarily because the two-storey component was considered overbearing and dominant due to its length and proximity to shared boundaries on a narrow site. The development was deemed to lack subordination to the original house and failed to meet t...
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