3376/24
PROTECTED STRUCTURE:The development will consist of: The addition of a dormer roof/window extension to the rear of the existing main roof structure at attic level and the extension of the existing rear bedroom at first floor level. The proposed extensions are to be located to the rear of the existing protected residential dwelling structure.
Core Reason for the Refused Part
The Inspector recommends granting permission because the development, subject to design modifications via condition, is consistent with the established pattern of development in the area and would not negatively impact the character of the Protected Structure or the residential amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The first-floor extension is acceptable as it aligns the building line with neighboring extensions and corrects an 'arbitrarily truncated' appearance that detracted from the rear elevation.
- The dormer extension's scale is consistent with local precedents, but the glazing must be reduced by 50% and materials revised to be more sympathetic to the Protected Structure and coastal environment.
- The development will not significantly impact daylight, sunlight, or privacy for adjacent residents, provided the first-floor window is redesigned with recessed glazing panels.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns an appeal against a split decision by Dublin City Council regarding a Victorian mid-terrace Protected Structure at 116 St. Lawrence Road, Clontarf. The applicant sought a rear dormer and a 1.9m extension to an existing first-floor bedroom. While the Planning Authority refused the extension based on a 2014 planning condition and perceived impacts on architectural character, the Inspector noted that the rear of the terrace has already been significantly altered by varied exten...PDF Document Missing
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