Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered acceptable as it is consistent with the residential zoning of the area, maintains the character of the existing dwelling and the surrounding neighborhood, and does not adversely impact the residential amenities of adjacent properties through overlooking or overshadowing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The incremental extensions added since the 1950s are of a small scale and innocuous design that do not negatively impact the visual or residential amenity of the area.
- The structure holds no architectural merit or protected status, and the proximity to the adjacent cemetery has no bearing on the planning assessment of the existing residential extensions.
- Arrangements for foul services, surface water drainage, and site access are already in place and are considered adequate for the continued residential use of the property.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy CPO6.21Section 3.1.8 of Appendix 1Policy CPO 6.25
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks the retention of 103 sq. m. of single-storey extensions to a two-storey semi-detached dwelling at Bridge House, Greystones, Co. Wicklow. The site is located in a semi-suburban area characterized by lower-density housing. The Inspector observed that the extensions were constructed incrementally over several decades (from the 1950s to the 2000s) without planning permission. A third-party appeal raised concerns regarding unauthorized entrance details, parking arrangements, and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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