Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended that the Planning Authority be directed to remove restrictive conditions regarding dormer width and ridge set-down, concluding that the original design was consistent with the Fingal County Development Plan and would not negatively impact visual or residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dormer width and height (up to the ridgeline) do not constitute a dominant part of the roof and are consistent with established planning precedents in the area.
- Imposing a 300mm set-down from the ridgeline would significantly diminish the internal floor-to-ceiling height, rendering the space unsuitable for the intended use as a home office.
- The design, featuring high-quality standing seam zinc finishes, and the maintenance of a 22m separation distance ensure no significant injury to visual amenities or residential privacy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RSObjective DMS41Objective DMS42Objective DMS28Fingal County Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report concerns a first-party appeal against Condition No. 2 of a grant of permission for an attic conversion and roof realignment (hipped to gable/dutch hip) at 2 Sycamore View, Castleknock. The Planning Authority sought to restrict the dormer width to 3.0m and require it to be set down 300mm from the ridgeline. The Inspector assessed the site as not being visually prominent and noted that the proposed 3.6m wide dormer would be largely screened from the street. Critically, the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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