Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority initially refused the application due to the massing, scale, and form of the proposed dormer windows, which they deemed unduly dominant and detrimental to the visual amenity of the area. However, the Board Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the development is subservient to the main dwelling and does not negatively impact residential or visual amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The change from a hipped to a gable roof profile effectively allows the dormers to sit below the ridge line and centrally within the roof extent, ensuring they are read as subservient structures rather than a third-storey extension.
- Given the detached nature of the dwelling and its location on a large plot with significant separation distances, the proposed development will not cause overlooking or overshadowing of adjoining properties.
- The proposed works are in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and comply with Section 12.3.7.1(iv) of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective A Residential zoningSection 12.3.8.1 (Age Friendly Housing)Section 12.3.7.1 (Extensions to dwellings)Section 12.3.7.1(iv) (Alterations at roof / attic level)Policy PHP35 (High design standards)Policy PHP19 (Improvements to housing stock)Policy PHP 18 (Residential density)Section 12.8.3.3 (Private open space)Section 12.4.5 (Car parking provision)
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a first-party appeal by Johnny and Nadia Quinn against the decision of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to refuse permission for alterations to 'Dar Nearah', Hillcrest Road. The project involves converting a hipped roof to a gable roof, extending a rear dormer, adding a new front dormer, and adding five rooflights to facilitate an 87sq.m first-floor extension. The Council's refusal centered on the visual dominance of the dormers. The Inspector's assessment, however, fo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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