Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends granting permission as the development is consistent with the 'RES' zoning objective and the standards of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, concluding it would not seriously injure residential or visual amenities subject to the omission of a side gable window.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed attic conversion and dormer extension are acceptable in principle and generally accord with the Council's design guidelines for domestic extensions.
- The resulting overlooking from the dormer is considered comparable to existing first-floor windows and is typical of established urban residential areas.
- The side gable window should be omitted by condition to protect the future development potential and residential amenity of the adjoining property at No. 90.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy QDP7Policy H14H14 Objective 1Chapter 12: Implementation and MonitoringSouth Dublin County Council House Extension Design Guide 2010
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a third-party appeal against the grant of permission for an attic conversion and roof modifications at 88 Barton Drive, Rathfarnham. The proposal involves raising the gable end, installing a flat-roof dormer to the rear, and adding roof lights to the front of a semi-detached dwelling. The site context includes a variety of existing first-floor and roof extensions within the cul-de-sac. The Inspector addressed appellant concerns regarding the 'overbearing' nature of the roof...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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