High Court refuses judicial review of a decision by An Bord Pleanala to grant planning permission for the construction of an extension to a dwelling house, on the grounds that: (a) the merits of the Board's decision could not be challenged by way of judicial review where there was material on which the Board could make that decision; and (b) the applicant was not entitled to give expert evidence himself concerning the impact of the development on his 'passive solar' house, as he was not an independent expert.
Judicial review - decision of An Bord Pleanala to grant planning permission - extension to dwelling house - effect on neighbouring property - 'passive solar house' - views - location.