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DEMOLISH THE EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE AND DOMESTIC GARAGE AND FULL PLANNING PERMISSION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DWELLING HOUSE WITH GRANNY FLAT AND DOMESTIC GARAGE IN LIEU THEREOF, NEW MECHANICAL TREATMENT PLANT AND POLISHING FILTER TOGETHER WITH ALL OTHER ANCILLARY SITE WORKS

No decision recorded

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed subdivision of the site for an additional dwelling is considered inappropriate haphazard infill development that fails to respect the established character of the area and would result in substandard residential amenity due to poor layout and mutual overlooking.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development represents haphazard infill that fails to respect the established character and pattern of development in the area.
  • The proposed configuration of private amenity space is unacceptable as it results in poor quality open space and mutual overlooking between dwellings.
  • The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar haphazard subdivisions and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.21CPO 6.22Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018-2024

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a two-storey house in the side garden of No. 17 Rathclaren, a mature residential development in Bray. The Inspector noted that while the site is zoned 'RE – Existing Residential', the proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a prominent, irregularly shaped triangular site. The 'compressed' design fails to match the scale, massing, or roof profiles of existing dwellings and creates an 'awkward relationship' with the original house, specifically by placing car pa...
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