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What are the height and separation requirements for a first-floor rear extension on a mid-terrace house in the DCC area?
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Under the Dublin City Development Plan 2022–2028, first-floor rear extensions on mid-terrace houses are subject to the following standards:
Section 15.14.5Extensions to DwellingsVol. 2, Ch. 15
Extensions shall be subordinate in scale and character to the main dwelling and shall not have an adverse impact on the amenities of adjoining properties
Section 15.14.12First-Floor Rear ExtensionsVol. 2, Ch. 15
First-floor extensions to mid-terrace houses shall not exceed 3.5 metres in depth. A minimum rear garden depth of 7 metres shall be retained
Section 15.14.13Separation DistancesVol. 2, Ch. 15
A minimum separation distance of 22 metres shall be maintained between directly opposing first-floor windows at the rear
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