Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, overturning the Planning Authority's refusal, as the dormer was deemed to satisfy the Fingal Development Plan standards for scale and did not result in significant injury to the residential or visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dormer extension substantially satisfies the criteria of Section 14.10.2.5 of the Fingal Development Plan, as it is appropriately set back from the eaves, gables, and party boundaries, and set down from the ridge level.
- The separation distances (12m to the rear property boundary and over 22m back-to-back with opposing houses) are sufficient to ensure that no excessive overlooking or significant loss of privacy occurs to neighboring properties.
- The development is consistent with the 'RS' residential zoning objective and will not be visually dominant when viewed from the public streetscape or surrounding areas, provided the material finish is conditioned to match the existing terrace.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning 'RS': Provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenityChapter 13 (Land use Zoning)Chapter 14 (Development Standards)Section 14.10 (Additional Residential Accommodation in Built-up Areas)Section 14.10.2 (Residential Extensions)Section 14.10.2.5 (Roof Alterations including Attic Conversions and Dormer Extensions)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a first-party appeal for the retention of a flat-roof dormer extension at 84 Castleland Park View, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The mid-terrace two-storey property had been refused permission by Fingal County Council due to concerns regarding excessive scale, bulk, and potential overlooking of neighboring bungalows. The Inspector’s assessment found that the 22sqm dormer is symmetrically situated and does not dominate the terrace roof plane. Crucially, the Inspector noted that the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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