Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector concluded that the proposed 'Jerkinhead' roof profile is an acceptable design compromise that facilitates necessary internal headroom without negatively impacting the visual character of the streetscape or the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Jerkinhead roof design is a visually acceptable alternative to a full gable and is necessary to provide adequate head height for a new staircase within the attic conversion.
- There is no evidence that the proposed roof modification would cause overshadowing or a loss of daylight that would negatively affect the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
- Condition 6(a), which sought to omit the Jerkinhead roof, is unwarranted and should be removed, while Condition 6(b) regarding the omission of front velux windows should be retained for visual amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective Z1Section 16.2.2.3 (Alterations and Extensions)Appendix 17 (Guidelines for Residential Extensions)Section 17.11 (Roof Extensions)
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to a semi-detached house at 109 Ardlea Road, Artane, seeking permission for an attic conversion featuring a rear dormer, two front velux windows, and a 'Jerkinhead' (half-hip) roof modification, alongside the retention of a widened vehicular entrance. Dublin City Council granted permission but imposed Condition 6(a) requiring the omission of the Jerkinhead roof in favor of retaining the original hipped profile. The applicant appealed this specific condition. The Inspector...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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