Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended amending the grant of permission to allow a rear dormer that the Planning Authority had previously ordered to be omitted, concluding that its revised scale and setbacks were acceptable and compliant with development plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The revised design of the rear dormer is not excessive in scale and is set back sufficiently from the ridge height, eaves, and boundaries to avoid dominating the roof space.
- The proposal complies with Section 14.10.2.5 of the Fingal Development Plan regarding the visual impact and design of roof extensions.
- The development is consistent with existing authorised dormer windows in the immediate vicinity, such as at no. 39 Ravenswell, and will not adversely impact the visual or residential amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029Policy SPQHP41 (Residential Extensions)Objective SPQHO45 (Domestic Extensions)Section 14.10.2.5 (Roof Alterations including Attic Conversions and Dormer Extensions)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the conversion of an attic space at 40 Ravenswell, Rush, a semi-detached dwelling, featuring a side dormer and a rear dormer. While Fingal County Council granted permission, they included Condition No. 2 requiring the total omission of the rear dormer due to concerns over its scale. The applicant appealed this specific condition. The Inspector's assessment noted that the design had been significantly revised during the application process to reduce its height and width. The...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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