Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is refused as its excessive height, bulk, and mansard roof design are visually discordant with the established terrace character and would result in significant overbearance and injury to the residential amenities of adjacent properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The introduction of a mansard roof profile would set an undesirable precedent and visually distort the established terrace roofscape, which is characterized by hipped roofs.
- The scale, bulk, and projection of the extension beyond existing building lines create an impression of increased massing that results in an overbearing impact on neighboring residential properties.
- While national policy supports residential densification near transport corridors, it does not override the requirement for development to respect local character and protect the amenities of existing residents.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.3.7 (i)Section 12.3.7 (ii)Section 12.3.7 (iv)Zoning Objective APolicy Objective PHP19Policy Objective PHP20
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves a comprehensive extension to the front, side, and rear of a semi-detached, end-of-terrace dwelling at 53 Churchtown Road Lower, Dublin 14. Key features include a part single/two-storey structure with a mansard roof to provide attic-level accommodation. The Planning Authority originally refused permission based on excessive height and scale. The Inspector's evaluation focused on design and residential amenity, concluding that the 900mm increase in ridge height and the mansar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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