Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered to be acceptable in design, form, and scale, and would not adversely impact the character or setting of the Protected Structure or the residential amenities of the area, and is therefore in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed restoration and extension works would not have a significant impact on the character or integrity of the Protected Structure or the Foxrock Architectural Conservation Area.
- Potential residential amenity impacts, specifically regarding overlooking from the proposed first-floor balcony towards the 'Ashton' property, can be successfully mitigated by replacing the projecting balcony with a Juliet balcony and requiring obscure glazing in side-facing windows.
- The proposed surface water drainage arrangements, involving the removal of a large hard-standing tennis court and the installation of a soakaway to BRE Digest 365 standards, adequately address concerns regarding flooding and runoff.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028Policy Objective HER8: Works to Protected StructuresPolicy Objective HER13: Architectural Conservation AreasSection 12.11.2.1: Works to a Protected StructureSection 5.4.4: Ground floor rear extensionsSection 5.4.5: First floor rear extensionsArchitectural Heritage Protection Guidelines (Sections 6.8.2 – 6.8.5)
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a planning appeal for the restoration and extension of 'The Laurels', a 2-storey Protected Structure on Torquay Road, Foxrock. The proposal involves demolishing modern extensions and constructing a new single/part two-storey rear extension (227 m²) to include a kitchen, gym, and en-suite bedrooms. The site is situated within the Foxrock Architectural Conservation Area. Appellants from adjacent properties ('Ashton' and 'Pinehaven') cited concerns regarding the scale and de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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