Core Refusal Reason
The first-floor extension's scale, design, and material finishes are considered inappropriate for a Z2 Residential Conservation Area, as the structure fails to be visually subordinate to the original roof slope and detracts from the architectural character and integrity of the period building and wider conservation area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The ground floor extension and detached shed are considered acceptable in isolation as they do not detract from the visual amenities of the area or the conservation zone.
- The first-floor box-type dormer is found to be incongruous and overly dominant, failing to harmonize with the existing house or comply with attic conversion standards in Appendix 18.
- A split decision is not feasible under the current development description, necessitating a recommendation for a total refusal based on the impact of the upper-floor works.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy BHA9Section 11.5.3Zoning Objective Z2Appendix 18 (Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.7, 4.0, 5.0)Section 1.1.1.2SRDCS Policy SPPR1SRDCS Policy SPPR2
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a retention application for a two-storey 100sq.m. rear extension at a mid-terrace period dwelling on South Circular Road, Dublin 8. The property is located in a Z2 Residential Conservation Area. The development comprises a large ground floor rear extension (containing two bedrooms and living space) and a first-floor attic conversion with a box-type dormer across the entire roof slope. While the Inspector notes that private open space requirements are met and the ground floor...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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