Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommends granting permission (overturning the Planning Authority's refusal), concluding that the minor deviation in height above the ridge line (0.095m) is barely perceptible from the public realm and does not result in a visually dominant structure or material contravention of the Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The marginal increase in roof height (less than 10cm) is not visually dominant and does not significantly impact the character of the terrace or the streetscape.
- The dormer extension does not result in any unreasonable overlooking or loss of amenity for neighboring properties on Saul Road given the established pattern of development.
- The proposal is consistent with the residential zoning objective and represents a common practice for accommodating growing families within limited urban footprints.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2022 – 2028Zoning Z1Appendix 16Appendix 18Section 5
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns an appeal against Dublin City Council's decision to refuse retention permission for an attic conversion and dormer window at 74 Kildare Road, Crumlin. The Planning Authority argued the dormer was overly dominant, exceeded the ridge line, and breached Appendix 16 of the Development Plan. The Inspector, Hugh Mannion, noted the site's context as a 1940s/50s mid-terrace house. He found that while the dormer is full-width and marginally higher than the original ridge, the 0.095m ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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