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Planning permission is sought by Niall Vaughan for Conversion of attic to bedroom/storage with an increased ridge height of 430mm to 5530mm, dormer extension to rear, 3no. proposed velux windows to the front of the dwelling and associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed rear dormer extension would cause significant overlooking and loss of privacy to the adjoining property due to its scale and glazing.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proximity, size, and extent of glazing on the rear dormer would lead to significant overlooking and loss of privacy for 1 Janeville.
  • The development fails to meet the Z1 zoning objective which aims to protect, provide, and improve residential amenities.
  • The proposal does not comply with the specific standards for residential extensions set out in Appendix 18 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Z1 zoning objectiveAppendix 18 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

Niall Vaughan sought planning permission for an attic conversion to a bedroom at 28 Daniel Street, Dublin 8, featuring a rear first-floor dormer extension. The local authority refused the application primarily because the physical characteristics of the dormer—specifically its size and glazing—would result in an unacceptable loss of privacy for the neighboring residence at 1 Janeville. The decision concluded that the proposal would injure residential amenities and fail to adhere to the Z1 zoning...
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