Core Planning Reasoning
The development to be retained and completed complies with the provisions of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The alterations to the roof profile and external cladding are acceptable in the context of the site's backland location and will not harm the visual or residential amenities of the surrounding area.
- The protruding bay on the first and second floors, while projecting further than previously permitted, does not cause a traffic hazard or prejudice pedestrian safety given the limited use of the laneway.
- Issues regarding compliance with Building Regulations and fire safety fall under a separate legal code and are not matters for consideration within this planning appeal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028Gorey Town and Environs Local Area Plan 2017-2023Objective TV05Objective TV14Objective TV15
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks retention of alterations to a permitted 3-storey mixed-use building in Gorey, including changes to privacy screen cladding, the construction of a powder-coated metal gable roof instead of a flat roof, and modifications to the western building facade. The site is located on a minor lane off Church Lane and includes a ground-floor commercial unit with a duplex residential unit above. A third-party appeal raised concerns regarding unauthorized extensions, fire safety, and pote...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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