Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dormer extension is excessive in scale and height, exceeding the existing ridge line by approximately 0.35m, which makes it visually dominant, contrary to the specific requirements of Section 14.10.2.5 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, and would set an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dormer extension is considered excessive in scale and height as it exceeds the existing ridge line and fails to comply with development plan standards requiring it to be set down from the ridge level to avoid dominating the roof space.
- The proposed single-storey porch and new vehicular entrance are deemed acceptable in terms of design and scale, as they are consistent with the existing character of the area and do not pose traffic safety issues.
- A split decision is recommended: refuse permission for the dormer extension while granting permission for the porch extension and vehicular access works.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS zoningPolicy SPQHP41Objective SPQHO45Section 14.10.2.5 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a first-party appeal against Fingal County Council's decision to refuse permission for a development at 7 James McCormack Gardens, Sutton. The proposal comprised a porch extension, an attic conversion with a raised rear dormer, and a new vehicular entrance. While the Planning Authority refused the application entirely based on the dormer's impact, the Inspector evaluated the components separately. The Inspector concluded that the dormer extension is fundamentally at odds wit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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