5428/22

Permission for : a. change of roof profile from hip end to full gable end profile to accommodate attic conversion with dormer extension to rear, b. removal of tiled roof to existing two, storey extension to side and replacement with flat roof to same, c. all associated site work.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed roof modification from hip to gable is visually obtrusive and non-compliant with the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The transition from a hip end to a full gable end profile would be visually dominant and obtrusive in the context of the existing streetscape.
  • The development is contrary to the planning standards outlined in Section 4 of Appendix 18 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • The proposal would set a negative precedent for similar roof alterations, thereby injuring the visual amenities and proper planning of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 4 of Appendix 18

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed a change of roof profile from a hip end to a full gable end at 85 Dingle Road, Cabra. The local authority refused permission because the alteration was deemed visually dominant and obtrusive within the streetscape. The decision emphasized that the proposal violates Section 4 of Appendix 18 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and would establish an undesirable precedent for future developments in the locality....
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