Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission as the development is compatible with the residential zoning objective 'A', provided that modifications are made to the dormer and roof profile to protect the visual and residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed attic conversion is acceptable in principle under the site's residential zoning but requires design modifications to prevent undue overlooking of adjacent properties.
- The box dormer must be reduced in width and its windows must be opaque and non-openable to mitigate privacy concerns arising from short separation distances.
- The transition from a hipped to a gable-ended roof should be omitted in favor of a hipped roof profile to ensure harmony with the existing streetscape and the character of the semi-detached pair.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning objective AChapter 12 Development ManagementSection 12.3.7.1(iv) - Alterations at Roof/Attic Level
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to an attic conversion at 81 Trimleston Gardens, Booterstown, featuring a rear dormer, velux windows, and a proposed change from a hipped to a gable-ended roof. The site consists of a semi-detached dwelling in a low-density suburban area characterized by relatively short rear gardens. A third-party appeal raised significant concerns regarding overlooking and loss of privacy for neighboring homes. While the Inspector found the development generally acceptable under the DLR...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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