4589/22

Permission is sought to replace half-hipped roof with full gable roof, add 2 No. flat-roof dormer windows with 1 No. skylight to rear, and to relocate skylight to side.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed dormer projections are visually incongruous and out of keeping with the existing roof profile, violating development plan design standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The two proposed flat-roofed triangular dormer projections are visually discordant and inconsistent with the existing roof profile of the rear extension.
  • The proposal fails to comply with the design provisions of Section 16.2.2.3 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022.
  • The development would be seriously injurious to the visual amenities of the area and would negatively impact the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 16.2.2.3

Decision Document Summary

The proposal at 15 Ashington Court, Ashtown, sought permission to replace an existing half-hipped roof with a full gable roof and install two flat-roofed triangular dormer projections on either side of a rear extension. Dublin City Council refused the application on the grounds that the dormer design was visually incongruous and failed to harmonize with the existing architectural profile. The decision noted that the development would contravene specific design standards in the Dublin City Develo...
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