Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended amending Condition 2(a) to allow a sloping roof with a maximum height of 3.5 metres, concluding that the Planning Authority's requirement for a flat roof was unnecessary to protect visual amenity provided the overall height was reduced from the originally proposed 5 metres.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The appeal was appropriately considered under Section 139 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, limiting the assessment to the specific condition under appeal (Condition 2(a)).
- While the originally proposed 5-metre roof height was excessive, a flat roof is not required to maintain the character or visual amenities of the established residential area.
- A sloping roof with a maximum height of 3.5 metres on the north-western elevation is acceptable and would not seriously injure the amenities of the parent dwelling or neighboring properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022Zoning Objective Z1
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a first-party appeal by Felicia Antochi against a specific condition (No. 2(a)) of Dublin City Council's grant of permission for a 31sqm garage and home office at 41 Bunting Road, Walkinstown. The condition required the applicant to replace the proposed sloping roof with a flat roof not exceeding 3 metres in height for visual amenity. The site is an end-of-terrace house in a residential area zoned Z1. The applicant argued that sloping roofs are prevalent in the area and n...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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