Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission with an amendment to a specific condition, concluding that the Planning Authority's requirement for slate/tile cladding was unwarranted given the established streetscape and precedents for matching the finishes of neighboring dormers.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed side dormer is compatible with the established streetscape character and the pattern of development within the Charlemont estate.
- A variety of finishes, including render, tiles, and slates, exist on similar dormers in the immediate vicinity, meaning there is no singular aesthetic standard to enforce.
- It is more appropriate and aesthetically consistent to allow the applicant to match the finishes of the adjoining property to the north rather than requiring vertically hung slates.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Z1Section 16.10.12Appendix 17, Paragraph 17.11
Decision Document Summary
The application concerns a Section 139 appeal regarding a single condition (Condition 7) attached to a grant of permission for an attic conversion and side dormer at 312 Charlemont, Dublin 9. The Planning Authority had stipulated that the dormer walls must be clad in vertically hung slates or tiles to match the roof. The applicant argued that this was inconsistent with the neighboring property and cited previous Board decisions in the estate where such conditions were removed. The Inspector foun...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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