Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is consistent with the RS zoning objective of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, as it is of an appropriate scale and design that respects the character of the existing dwelling and streetscape without resulting in significant adverse impacts on the residential or visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed amendments to the roof profile and the inclusion of a rear dormer are acceptable as they align with recent planning precedents in the immediate area and meet the development standards for residential extensions.
- Impacts on the residential amenity of adjoining properties, specifically No. 22 Charnwood Park, regarding overshadowing and loss of daylight are considered negligible as the affected side windows serve non-habitable rooms and already experience limited light.
- The front porch is minor in nature, suitably scaled, and maintains visual harmony with the existing building and streetscape without negatively affecting the established building line.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning RS - ResidentialSection 3.5.13.1Section 14.10.2Section 14.10.2.1Section 14.10.2.5Policy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a single-storey front porch, an attic conversion involving a change from a hipped to a gable-end roof, a 3-metre-wide rear dormer window, and a front rooflight at a semi-detached house in Clonsilla. A third-party appeal was lodged citing concerns over the visual dominance of the gable roof, overshadowing of adjacent properties, and discrepancies in the drawings which included a rear extension intended as 'exempted development'. The Inspector noted that only t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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