Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting retention permission, overturning the Planning Authority's refusal, on the basis that the dormer extension is acceptable in its urban context and does not significantly injure the visual or residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is consistent with the Z1 zoning objective to protect and provide for residential amenities.
- The scale and design of the dormer are acceptable given the varied ridge lines of the existing terrace and the high-density urban context of Paradise Place to the rear.
- The use of the attic space should be restricted to non-habitable storage to ensure compliance with the application description and building standards regarding ceiling height.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 16.10.12Appendix 17Section 17.11Section 16.2.2.3Z1 Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for a rear dormer extension and a front rooflight at a terraced house in Dublin 7. Dublin City Council initially refused the proposal, arguing it was obtrusive, non-subservient to the host dwelling, and set an undesirable precedent. The Inspector, however, concluded that the visual impact was limited due to the concealed nature of the site and the presence of larger 4-storey buildings nearby. Regarding residential amenity, the Inspector found no signif...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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