LOVE those Echo pics-those are great.
I think this pic is adorable
And for Christmas, I would get him approval for his house addition-so that I can finally MOVE IN.
U2 Star Challenges Block On Plans For House Extension
Irish Independent, December 22, 2001
By Marese McDonagh
U2 guitarist, the Edge, has begun a legal challenge against a decision not to allow him extend his home overlooking Killiney Bay in Dalkey, Co. Dublin.
The rock star filed papers on December 14 seeking leave for a judicial review of the decision by Bord Pleanala which prevented him adding a two-storey extension, incorporating six bedrooms, to Sorrento Cottage on Vico Road.
The proposed extension which was turned down in October, measures 549 sq. metres and would also include a bar, lift, dark room, exercise room and garage.
The Edge, who had applied for planning permission under his real name of David Evans, had hoped to demolish an existing single-storey extension, a conservatory and a garage at his home leaving just 185 sq. metres of the existing construction.
Initially he was granted planning permission on January 30 by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Council but this was appealed by An Taisce to Bord Pleanala on the basis that the plans, which also included modification to the existing entrance and driveway and the installation of a new sewage sump pit, were not in keeping with zoning.
Citing the development plan, Bord Pleanala said it was the policy of the planning authority to control development in the interests of preserving the special amenity of the scenic coastal and conservation area in which Sorrento Cottage is located.
The planning authority also had a policy of ensuring no increase in the number of buildings and no major extensions would normally be permitted.
The Edge's proposed plan would contravene materially the provisions of the development plan by reason of the scale, design and relationship between the new and retained elements.
It would be out of character with the development of the area, would seriously injure the amenities of the area and would therefore be contrary to the proper planning and development of the area, said Bord Pleanala. It also rejected the musician's plans on the grounds that the scale and design would be visually intrusive and would interfere with a sea view.
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If you are really good friends with The Edge, you can just call him The~ Adam
The right side of my brain is kinda redundant~ Larry