Core Planning Reasoning
Having regard to the residential zoning objective for the area and the pattern of development in the vicinity, the works to be retained and completed would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area or property in the vicinity, and would align with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The installation of external insulation improves the thermal and energy efficiency of the property in accordance with national and local policy.
- While the insulation renders the house slightly different from its attached neighbor, the deviation is not so significant as to be inconsistent with the area's character or injurious to visual amenity.
- The proposed replacement of ground floor pebble dash with replicate polyurethane brick and blockwork panels successfully allows for the replication of original finishes and architectural detail.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016Zoning Objective A (to protect and/or improve residential amenity)Policy CCH6 (Energy efficient design)
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a third-party appeal against a grant of permission for retention and further works at 16 Beech Park Avenue, Foxrock. The development involves the retention of external insulation at the first floor and the replacement of ground floor pebble dash with polyurethane panels designed to replicate the original brick/block finishes. This application followed a Section 5 referral (ABP 309407-21) where the Board determined the insulation works were development and not exempt. The In...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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