5029/22
Permission is sought for (a) demolition of existing single storey extension to rear, (b) construction of new two storey extension to rear, (c) alterations to rear of existing house to provide for new split-level two-storey accommodation, (d) elevated ridge level at front, (e) new mansard shaped slated roof to rear with 2 new dormer windows, all to single storey terraced house.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed raising of the roof ridgeline is visually obtrusive and negatively impacts the character of the single-storey terrace and the Grand Canal Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The increased ridgeline height would be visually obtrusive and detrimental to the character and scale of the existing single-storey terrace.
- The development would negatively impact the character of the Grand Canal Conservation Area and contravene Section 11.1.5.4 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for unsuitable development, seriously injuring the amenities of the area and the proper planning of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.1.5.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the demolition of a rear extension and the raising of the roof ridgeline at 19 Portobello Road, Dublin 8, a property situated within a single-storey terrace and the Grand Canal Conservation Area. The application was refused primarily because the alterations to the roof profile were deemed visually obtrusive and harmful to the architectural character of the terrace and the wider conservation context. The planning authority concluded that the development would se...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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