Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents a poor quality of design that would negatively impact the architectural character of the Georgian property and fail to provide adequate residential amenity for future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed external alterations, including a balcony and new door on the front elevation, are out of character with the Georgian property and would be visually injurious.
- The proposed residential units fail to meet required standards for internal layout and private amenity space, particularly regarding privacy, depth, and natural light penetration.
- The development would seriously injure the residential and visual amenities of the area and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.21CPO 8.20CPO 14.12Appendix 1 of the CDP
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the change of use of 'Ravenna', a Georgian-era semi-detached dwelling on Convent Avenue, Bray, from a single dwelling to six apartments (five one-beds and one studio). While the residential use is compatible with the 'Existing Residential' zoning, the Planning Authority refused the application due to poor design quality. The inspector determined that the proposed external modifications were unsympathetic to the building's architectural heritage and that the res...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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