Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed front dormer window is considered out of character with the dwelling and the streetscape due to its excessive scale and projection, which would be visually overbearing and injurious to the visual and residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The front dormer is oversized relative to existing windows and lacks fenestration coherence, resulting in a variety of window designs that are visually jarring.
- With a projection of 2.673m on a roof only 5.8m wide, the dormer adds excessive bulk and makes the dwelling appear top-heavy and overly prominent in the streetscape.
- The justification for a second dormer on the front is insufficient, particularly as the attic height is restricted for habitable use and a rear dormer is already permitted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.3.4Section 8.2.3.4 (i)Objective Zone A
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a first-party appeal against Condition 2 of a planning grant for 8 Ballinteer Grove, D16, which required the omission of a proposed front dormer window. The overall development includes front door relocation, a new porch/bay window, external finishes, and a rear dormer. The site is a semi-detached house in a mature, uniform housing development. The Planning Authority granted permission but excluded the front dormer to protect visual amenities. The Inspector's assessment high...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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