SD25B/0273
Retention permission for ground floor front porch with pitched roof over, canopy over front window & stone clad finish to ground floor front facade. planning permission for chimney for removal from roof & attic level. Attic conversion to habitable room & dormer roof window on rear slope of roof at attic level
Split decision
Core Reason for the Refused Part
The front porch proposed for retention is contrary to Built Form Principle 2 of the House Extension Design Guide (2025) and would set an undesirable precedent for inappropriate development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The front extension fails to comply with the design standards set out in Built Form Principle 2 of the House Extension Design Guide (2025).
- The development is deemed contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as defined by the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Permitting the retention of the structure would establish an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate front extensions throughout the county.
Cited Policies (CDP)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028South Dublin County Council House Extension Design Guide (2025)Built Form Principle 2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for a ground floor front porch with a pitched roof at 16 Drumcairn Green, Fettercairn, Dublin 24. The Planning Authority issued a split decision, refusing the retention of the porch while granting other aspects of the development subject to conditions. The refusal was primarily based on the porch's non-compliance with the South Dublin County Council House Extension Design Guide (2025), specifically regarding built form principles, with the authority citin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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