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Does precedent matter?

  • 15-12-2017 4:48pm
    #1
    SB_Part2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,951 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Hoping someone could answer me here. I applied for planning permission for a dormer extension. It was granted with the condition that I reduce it by 1m each side.

    I pretty much copied the plans from a house 5 doors down from me which has already been granted planning permission.

    There are about 5/6 houses with dormer extensions extending to the boundary.

    I'm planning on appealing to ABP. I was just wondering does precedent matter? The fact that a house so close to me has been granted permission for the exact same thing.


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  • #2
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,351 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    It should matter but sometimes, development plans change and was was once acceptable, no longer is.

    Dormer windows been conditioned to be 1m from each boundary is common in dublin and has been for many years now.

    There are also fire safety implications for unprotected areas which the 1m planning rule helps.


  • #3
    Aravo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 939 ✭✭✭Aravo


    Get onto your local councillor. Planning dept's are well used of their involvement. Also mention to them the precidents elsewhere. Pre planning meetings are a must imo.


  • #4
    SB_Part2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,951 ✭✭✭SB_Part2


    The one 5 door down was granted permission in 2016. The whole area is only 5m so 1m is a big hit for us.


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