Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inadequate documentation, negative impact on the architectural character of the building, and adverse effects on residential amenity through overlooking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted documentation and drawings are inadequate and fail to accurately demonstrate the proposed development, specifically regarding inconsistencies between the description and the roof/elevation plans.
- The proposed extension design, including the roof alterations and balcony, would significantly detract from the historic character and architectural value of the building, appearing incongruous in the streetscape.
- The development would result in increased overlooking and a loss of privacy for neighbouring properties to the west, thereby injuring the residential amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018County Development Plan 2016-2022Appendix 1 of the County Development Plan
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought planning permission for alterations to Apartment No. 6 at Oakdown Court, Convent Avenue, Bray, which involved providing an additional floor within the existing building envelope, a raised roof/dormer, and a west-facing balcony. The subject site is a two-storey building of significant architectural value. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the submitted plans were inconsistent and unclear, the design was deemed to detract from the building's historic chara...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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