WEB2630/25
The development will consist of the construction of a first-floor side extension with a flat roof, the conversion of the existing hipped roof to an open gable roof, and the construction of a dormer window to the rear of the house, including internal alterations and refurbishments along with all associated siteworks.
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission on the basis that the proposed development, subject to compliance with conditions (notably the modification of the roof profile to a Dutch gable/half-hip), would be consistent with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed first-floor side extension is suitably subordinate to the main house and integrates well with the streetscape due to its 1.3m setback and flat roof profile.
- Modifying the roof profile from a full gable to a Dutch gable or half-hipped approach represents a reasonable compromise that protects the character of the semi-detached pair while facilitating increased floor space.
- The development will not result in significant negative impacts regarding overshadowing, overlooking, or overbearing on neighboring properties, including the appellant's property to the north.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a first-floor side extension, the conversion of a hipped roof to an open gable roof (later conditioned to a Dutch gable), and the construction of a rear dormer window at 23 Villa Park Gardens, Dublin 7. The site is a mid-20th-century semi-detached house on a corner site. The Planning Authority granted permission with 12 conditions, which was subsequently appealed by a third party concerned about loss of light and construction traffic. The Inspector's ana...PDF Document Missing
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