211037

for existing family flat measuring 73.57 sq.m with main service connections to side of 31A Old Court Park, Bray, Co. Wicklow A98 A6P7. Planning Permission is then sought for the separation of the Family Flat and for the construction of an extension measuring 37.27 sq.m. onto the rear of the flat to form a separate dwelling house measuring 110.84 sq.m. with off street parking, landscaping, erection of new site boundaries and ancillary works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would have a significant and negative impact on the character and setting of the adjoining Protected Structure and National Monument (Killegland Cemetery) and would be injurious to the natural and archaeological heritage of the site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The design and layout of the scheme (both original and revised) fail to provide an adequate architectural response to the sensitive setting and character of the Killegland Old Cemetery.
  • The development would result in direct, adverse, and irreversible impacts on significant archaeological features identified on-site that cannot be preserved in-situ under the current footprint.
  • Significant technical concerns remain regarding the capacity and legal status of the surface water drainage connection to the existing private attenuation system in Churchfields.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective GI - Community InfrastructureSOC OBJ 11SOC OBJ 13HER OBJ 2HER OBJ 3Section 11.5 - Residential Development StandardsDM OBJ 14DM OBJ 26DM OBJ 42HER POL 16

Decision Document Summary

This report assesses a proposal for 31 residential units (19 houses and a 3-storey apartment/duplex block) on a 0.84 ha greenfield infill site in Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The site context is highly sensitive, adjoining the Killegland Old Cemetery, which is both a Protected Structure and a National Monument. During the application process, the land was rezoned from 'New Residential' to 'Community Infrastructure' under the 2021-2027 Meath County Development Plan; the Inspector noted that while reside...
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