Core Refusal Reason
The dormer extension exceeds the existing ridge line, resulting in an unsympathetic design that conflicts with development plan guidance and zoning objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dormer window's height exceeds the main ridge line, failing to complement the existing roof profile or the dwelling's overall design.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar extensions that breach the ridge line of existing dwellings.
- The development violates Appendix 18 of the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Z1 zoning objective to protect residential amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Appendix 18 Attic Conversions/ Dormer WindowsZ1 Zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a partially raised roof ridge and a raised dormer roof at the rear of 12 Carrick Terrace, Rialto. The local authority refused the application because the dormer structure extends above the original ridge line, creating a visually unsympathetic addition that fails to adhere to the design standards set out in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The proposal was deemed contrary to the Z1 zoning objective and likely to set a negative p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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