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Attic Dormer PP

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  • 06-11-2016 11:13pm
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    General1
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    Hi- I want to build an attic dormer extension on the rear of my home. I know I need to apply for planning permission and so had a look online at such applications with DCC. There are many attic dormer extensions in the area, and so I presumed precedence would mean a fluid enough process. However none of these appear to have secured planning permission. I've spoken to someone in the area who recently decided to go ahead and build and if need be apply for retention in the future. I would prefer to get the permission up front etc but as there is no precedence in the area am not sure.Has anyone had a similar experience and been refused?
    Thanks


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,592 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    General1 wrote: »
    Hi- I want to build an attic dormer extension on the rear of my home. I know I need to apply for planning permission and so had a look online at such applications with DCC. There are many attic dormer extensions in the area, and so I presumed precedence would mean a fluid enough process. However none of these appear to have secured planning permission. I've spoken to someone in the area who recently decided to go ahead and build and if need be apply for retention in the future. I would prefer to get the permission up front etc but as there is no precedence in the area am not sure.Has anyone had a similar experience and been refused?
    Thanks

    Precedence is not always required. Someone has to be the first!
    As long as it's proper and orderly development then it should be fine, but dormers raise further issues depending on position.

    Where do you plan to place the dormer? Front or rear roof?

    What area is it in also and maybe I can help with some precedence that you may have missed, but a good walk around the vicinity will help you also.


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    General1
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    Many thanks for your thoughts!It's a mid-terrace two storey house in D12. I guess someone has to be the first but it's an expensive gamble to apply for PP and be refused. I've spent so many hours walking the area over the past few months scoping out all the dormers but the addresses don't seem to be registered with DCC on their planning site. Any advice is very welcome !


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,592 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    General1 wrote: »
    Many thanks for your thoughts!It's a mid-terrace two storey house in D12. I guess someone has to be the first but it's an expensive gamble to apply for PP and be refused. I've spent so many hours walking the area over the past few months scoping out all the dormers but the addresses don't seem to be registered with DCC on their planning site. Any advice is very welcome !

    PM me your address if you want me to check


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