Dormer windows and aesthetic compatibility under LCI 89

ATA/256/1996Court of Justice / Administrative ChamberMay 7, 1996Other

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Omnilex summary

The case concerns roof dormer windows and the application of LCI 89. The court held, in the exercise of its free discretion, that the proposed dormers are not incompatible with the building's heritage presentation or the relevant aesthetic standards.

Omnilex headnote

LCI 89; aesthetic compatibility of roof dormers and heritage presentation; the authority retains a margin of appreciation, but the court may freely review whether the project harmonizes with the building and its surroundings. Dormer windows are permissible when, assessed globally, they do not offend the protected architectural or aesthetic appearance. Mere alteration of the roof line does not by itself establish incompatibility.

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Descripteurs

CONSTRUCTION ET INSTALLATION; FENETRE; PRISE DE POSITION DE L'AUTORITE

Normes

LCI.89

Résumé

Appréciation libre du TA. La création de lucarnes sur le toit de l'immeuble n'est pas incompatible avec la présentation de patrimoine et les normes en matière d'esthétique.

Keywords

constructiondormer windowsaestheticsheritageplanning

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Key legal questions extracted by Omnilex

Key legal question

Whether the creation of dormer windows on the roof is incompatible with heritage presentation and aesthetic rules under LCI 89.

Extracted holding

The dormer windows are not incompatible with the building's heritage presentation or with the applicable aesthetic standards.

Extracted reasoning

The court exercised free discretion and found that the project could be reconciled with the aesthetic and heritage requirements.

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