Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting permission, concluding that the proposed extensions are subordinate in scale and design, would not adversely impact the visual or residential amenities of the area, and comply with the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The ground floor rear extension is acceptable despite minor discrepancies in the application drawings, as its depth and height do not cause an undue loss of amenity to the adjoining property given the 20m garden length.
- The two proposed dormer extensions are sufficiently set back from eaves and gables to appear subordinate to the main roof and do not dominate the roofscape when viewed from the public road.
- Specific conditions restricting the width of the dormers to 2.9m and the dimensions of the rooflight to 1m x 1m ensure the development remains sensitively designed and compliant with local planning objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SPQHO45Section 3.5.13.1Section 14.10.2.3Section 14.10.2.5
Decision Document Summary
The application concerns 33 Ingleswood Road, a corner semi-detached dwelling in Clonsilla. The proposal seeks retention permission for an as-built L-shaped ground floor extension (approximately 8.7sq.m larger than a previous 2022 permission) and planning permission for two rear dormer extensions replacing an existing single dormer. While Fingal County Council refused permission due to concerns over bulk, dominance, and overbearing effects, the Inspector found the development to be acceptable. Th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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