SD24A/0178
(i) the construction of 1 no. detached part single/part two-storey two bedroom residential dwelling with rooflights, to the side/north of No.50 Grangebrook Avenue, served by 1 no. new on-curtilage vehicular parking space and private amenity space in the form of front/rear gardens; (ii) amendments to existing vehicular access off Grangebrook Avenue and on curtilage vehicular parking sewing no. 50 Grangebrook Avenue, to facilitate new vehicular access and parking for proposed new dwelling; (iii) all ancillary works, inclusive of landscaping, boundary walls and treatments including removal of concrete post & panel fence to side of site and replacement with brick wall, and SuDS drainage, necessary to facilitate the development.
Core Refusal Reason
Grant of permission recommended as the development constitutes a sustainable use of a derelict infill site within a 'Rural Village' zone, harmonizes with the Architectural Conservation Area, and provides an acceptable standard of residential amenity in accordance with the 2024 Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The construction of a dwelling on this vacant infill site is in accordance with the zoning objective to protect and promote the character and vibrancy of the rural village.
- While private open space is below standard, the flexibility provided in the 2024 National Guidelines for urban infill sites allows for the proposed provision to be considered acceptable given the high design quality and proximity to public amenities.
- The development is sensitively designed to enhance the streetscape of the Architectural Conservation Area and does not result in a significant deterioration of the residential amenity of neighboring properties.