Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment due to a layout that fails to provide for future permeability, creates overlooking issues, lacks adequate parking, and provides insufficient surface water drainage details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to provide for future permeability to the north and includes design flaws such as overlooking and inadequate parking, resulting in overdevelopment detrimental to the area's character.
- Proposed boundary treatments using timber fencing and the use of permeable pavement in common road areas are contrary to development plan standards and technical requirements.
- The surface water management strategy is inadequate as the site is unsuitable for soakpits and the applicant failed to provide a positive outfall or detailed SuDS calculations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.10.9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of five dwellings and the construction of seven new units at Walsheslough, Rosslare. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the project represented overdevelopment, citing a layout that neglected future permeability to adjacent lands and caused overlooking of neighboring properties. Additionally, the application was found deficient regarding parking arrangements, boundary materials, and surface water drainage infrastructure, making it cont...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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