Core Refusal Reason
The proposed attic conversion's design, specifically the dormer protruding above the roof ridge line, is visually obtrusive and contrary to zoning objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dormer extension fails to maintain a height at least 0.100m below the existing ridge line, rendering the proposed habitable space non-compliant with standards.
- The design is visually obtrusive and out of character with the established residential area, negatively impacting the visual amenity of the vicinity.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that cumulatively harm the area's residential and visual character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2022-2028RES zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves an attic conversion at 40 Greenfort Avenue, Clondalkin, which includes extending the existing roof ridge. The application was refused because the dormer design protrudes above the ridge line, making it visually obtrusive and inconsistent with the character of the residential area. The development was found to be contrary to the 'RES' zoning objective of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2022-2028 and would set a negative precedent for future developments in t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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