"The Commission upheld an appeal against the decision of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to refuse planning permission for the construction of a 12-metre swimming pool and jacuzzi in the grounds of the large garden of Sorrento House on Sorrento Terrace, Dalkey, Co Dublin. The small, terraced row of eight four-storey Victorian houses with panoramic views over Killiney Bay command some of the highest residential property prices in the Republic."
"Past and present owners of homes on Sorrento Terrace including former Chief Justice, Frank Clarke and film director, Neil Jordan as well as businessmen including Colm Barrington, Robin Power and Terry Coleman, while U2 guitarist, The Edge, lives in nearby Sorrento Cottage. The appeal was made by Sorrento HGT - an unlimited company - on behalf of the mystery owner who bought the property for €10.65 million in July 2021."
"Sorrento House, which lies at the eastern end of the terrace - is itself a protected structure. The planning approval also permits the applicant to demolish a garden studio within the grounds of Sorento House and replace it with a new larger studio. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council had rejected the plans on the grounds that the proposed swimming pool and replacement garden room were considered "ancillary residential development"."
The Commission upheld an appeal against Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's refusal of planning permission for a 12-metre swimming pool and jacuzzi in the garden of Sorrento House, Dalkey. Sorrento Terrace is a small row of eight four-storey Victorian houses with panoramic views over Killiney Bay and among the highest property prices in the State. Past and present owners include Frank Clarke, Neil Jordan, Colm Barrington, Robin Power and Terry Coleman, and U2 guitarist The Edge lives nearby. The appeal was lodged by Sorrento HGT on behalf of a mystery owner who paid €10.65 million in July 2021. Sorrento House is a protected structure and approval allows demolition of an existing garden studio and its replacement with a larger studio. Council planners had rejected the proposal as "ancillary residential development" not permitted under the site's open-space zoning and said it materially contravened the 2022–2028 Development Plan.
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