2660115

1. new single storey detached house. 2. new vehicular entrance from Harbour Court housing estate. 3. new hammer head/turning area from Harbour Court housing estate. 4. new pedestrian footpath linking existing footpath from Gussett Lane to Harbour Court housing estate. 5. connections to existing services. 6. all above with associated siteworks

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development involves vehicular access across public amenity open space, which would negatively impact the character and function of the open space and set a precedent for haphazard development.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed vehicular access across public amenity open space and the redirection of a pedestrian route would detract from the layout, character, and function of the existing open space.
  • The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar haphazard development in the vicinity, potentially injuring the amenities of the Harbour Court estate and Gusset Lane.
  • The proposal materially contravenes and undermines multiple County Development Plan objectives regarding the protection of open space and public realm quality.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 6.25CPO 6.5CPO 6.21CPO 6.22CPO 5.9CPO 5.16CPO 7.41CPO 7.47

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a single-storey detached house, a new vehicular entrance, a hammerhead turning area, and a pedestrian footpath on lands between Gussett Lane and Harbour Court Housing Estate in Arklow. The site currently serves as an open pedestrian link and public amenity space. Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed vehicular access would traverse dedicated public open space, thereby undermining its function and character. Furthermore, t...
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