We have news… We won our appeal with An Bord Pleanala and so
this warrants a note. An Bord Pleanala is the state planning authority and their
word is God. Fiona Fair, our new best friend and clearly the greatest surveyor
the world has seen, says “I disagree with
the planning authority that the proposed extension and alterations to the host
dwelling is unacceptable and incompatible in terms of design and scale and would
constitute an incongruous feature in this scenic rural landscape”. And goes
on to say, “I am of the opinion that the
extension proposed is well considered and architecturally designed to a high
standard”.
How right is she, we totally agree with her and it
encouraged us to bring out the champagne. You can see the proposed extension
and work here: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMoriartyandassocArchitects/
Scroll down to his post of 22nd June for our house.
Many of you will know that we started this blog in France as
mini postcards to two of our favourite people in the world, my Mum and Mary T.
Sadly both are no longer with us and that made it very hard to continue writing
the messages. However, a new chapter dawns and we are going to record the trials,
joys, tears and challenges of a building renovation project here in West Kerry.
I say this as a warning to anyone in case you want to duck out now!
Next step is to meet our architect to agree the building
regulations specification but more importantly spend hours pouring over
interior design magazines to choose floors, windows, kitchen and bathrooms.
