Core Refusal Reason
The wrap-around second-floor dormer extension is visually incongruous and out of character with the existing terrace, violating specific Dublin City Development Plan standards for roof extensions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to comply with the design standards for roof extensions set out in Section 15.3.3 and Appendix 18 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The scale and profile of the wrap-around dormer result in a visually discordant appearance that is out of character with the architectural integrity of the existing terrace.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, leading to significant injury to the visual amenities and proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.3.3Volume 2, Appendix 18
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for revisions to a wrap-around second-floor dormer extension at 243 Phibsborough Road, an end-of-terrace house in Dublin 7. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the scale and design of the roof modifications are visually intrusive and incompatible with the character of the established terrace. The development was deemed to be in direct conflict with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 guidelines regarding roof extensions ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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