Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed alterations to the roof profile are considered excessive in mass and bulk, visually incongruous with the uniform streetscape, and would result in unacceptable overlooking of adjacent residential properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The modifications to the side gable and the roof profile would interfere with the integrity of the dwelling and negatively impact the established character and visual amenities of the uniform streetscape.
- The rear dormer extension, located at second-floor level, would give rise to actual and perceived overlooking of properties on Cherry Avenue and within The Nurseries, seriously injuring residential amenity.
- The necessity for the dormers is questionable given the attic is restricted to storage use due to height limitations, and adequate light could be provided by less intrusive rooflights.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SPQHP41Objective 14.10.2Section 14.10.2.5Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2028
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a first-party appeal against a condition imposed by Fingal County Council regarding an attic conversion at 38 The Nurseries, Swords. The applicant sought to remove Condition 2, which required the replacement of a gable side extension with a Dutch hip roof and a reduction in the size of the rear dormer. The Inspector assessed the site as part of a semi-detached pair within an estate of uniform rooflines. The Inspector found that the original proposal was overly dominant and t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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