Neighbours say granting of retention for house almost twice as big as planned will lower value of homes

Residents in Sutton, Co Dublin, are calling on An Bord Pleanála to reverse retention permission granted to Ian and Shirley Donnelly for a house that has been constructed nearly double its initially approved size. The couple purchased a site in 2021 that had permission for a two-storey house measuring 218 square meters, but local neighbors express concerns about the impact on the community, arguing the changes disrupt the neighborhood's character and aesthetics.

Local residents have raised concerns over the significant alterations made to the property, suggesting that the expanded size could lead to negative impacts on the community and environment.

The couple, Ian and Shirley Donnelly, are facing pressure from An Bord Pleanála as neighbors argue that the unauthorised construction disrupts the aesthetic and character of the neighborhood.

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