Core Refusal Reason
The proposed attic conversion and front dormer are of excessive scale, visually incongruous with the existing terrace, and contrary to the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The excessive scale of the proposed dormer would negatively impact the visual amenities of the surrounding area.
- The alterations to the roof profile would make the house appear visually incongruous and out of character with the established terrace.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Z1 zoning objectiveAppendix 18, Section 1.7Appendix 18, Section 4.0
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed an attic conversion featuring a new front-facing dormer window at 242 Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7, a property situated within an established residential terrace. The proposal was refused by the local authority as it was deemed to be in conflict with the Z1 zoning objective and specific design standards for roof alterations set out in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028. The decision maker concluded that the dormer's excessive scale would be visually injurious to ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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