Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the modification/removal of conditions because the street tree previously cited for omitting the vehicular entrance no longer exists, and the dormer design is considered subordinate and non-injurious to residential or visual amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The vehicular entrance should be permitted as the street tree cited by the Planning Authority for its omission has already been removed, provided the entrance width is restricted to 3.0m.
- The proposed rear dormer, despite exceeding the ridge height by 0.4m, is acceptable due to its setback design which ensures it remains subordinate to the host dwelling and does not negatively impact the streetscape.
- Conditions No. 3 and 4 should be omitted entirely, while Condition No. 2 should be replaced with a requirement for a 3.0m wide entrance to ensure pedestrian and traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective Z1 - Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsSection 16.10.12 (Volume 1)Appendix 17 (Volume 2)Section 17.11Appendix 5Section 16.3.3
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a First-Party Appeal against conditions 2, 3, and 4 of a permission granted for an attic conversion, a new vehicular entrance, and a home office at 42 Glasanaon Road, Finglas East. The Planning Authority (PA) had omitted the vehicular entrance to protect a street tree and required the dormer height to be reduced. Upon site inspection, the Inspector confirmed the tree had been removed prior to the application, rendering the PA's objection moot. Regarding the dormer, the In...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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