Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended the removal of Condition No. 3, concluding that the proposed straight gable roof profile for the side extension would not seriously injure the visual or residential amenities of the area and is consistent with the evolved character of the existing streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey side extension respects the character and attributes of the host property and the streetscape, which has undergone significant modification since the 1940s.
- The development successfully balances the habitable and functional needs of the residents (specifically for a home office) while safeguarding the residential amenities of adjacent properties from overshadowing or overlooking.
- The inclusion of a straight gable roof rather than a hipped roof does not unduly impinge upon visual amenity and complies with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective Z1 (Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods)Section 14.7.1Section 15.5.3Appendix 18 Section 1.2
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to a proposed 20sqm two-storey side extension and the raising of a gable at No. 71 Lally Road, an end-of-terrace dwelling in Kilmainham. The Planning Authority granted permission but attached Condition 3, requiring the straight gable to be replaced with a hipped roof to match the existing terrace. The first-party appeal specifically contested this condition. The Inspector observed that while the original 1940s design was coherent, the streetscape has since been extensivel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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