Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the removal of Condition 2, concluding that the original proposed dormer dimensions (3.8m width) and height do not significantly injure the visual or residential amenity of the area, and that the Planning Authority's restrictions would unnecessarily diminish the utility of the additional living space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 3.8m wide dormer strikes an appropriate balance between the utility of additional accommodation and the character of the existing dwelling, with no significant impact on adjoining properties.
- Setting down the dormer 300mm from the roof ridge is not necessary for visual amenity as it is only marginally visible from the public realm and would undermine the internal ceiling height and objective of the conversion.
- The appeal should be treated under Section 139 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, and Condition 2 (including its reason) should be removed entirely.
Cited Policies (CDP)
14.10.2.5Zoning Objective Z1
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a first-party appeal against Condition 2 of a permission granted by Fingal County Council for an attic conversion at 59 St Mochta's Green, Clonsilla. The subject property is an end-of-terrace house. Condition 2 required the proposed rear dormer to be reduced to a 3m width and set down 300mm from the roof ridge. The Inspector reviewed the case against Section 14.10.2.5 of the Fingal County Development Plan 2023-2029. Key arguments highlighted that the rear-facing dormer is no...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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