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the following works: Demolition of existing single storey storage structures and replacement with 1 # three storey building with the top storey being stepped back, providing a total of 2 # Residential Units. Siteworks will include hard landscaping works to the rear private open space to each unit with side access to both. New foul & surface water connections existing sewers and new mains water connections and ancillary site development and landscaping works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes over-development of a constrained brownfield site that is out of character with the surrounding area and fails to provide adequate private open space for future residents.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development represents over-development of a small brownfield site, which would be out of character with the established pattern of residential development in the surrounding Dungarvan Town Centre area.
  • The provision of private open space is considered limited and substandard, failing to meet the Development Management Standards required to ensure adequate residential amenity for future occupants.
  • The size and siting of the three-storey building on a restricted 0.02-hectare site would result in a development that is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the Architectural Conservation Area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

BH05BH06BH11BH12H01H02H03H04H20SPPR 1SPPR 4

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed the demolition of existing single-storey storage structures at New Lane, Dungarvan, and the construction of a three-storey building containing two residential units. The 0.02-hectare site is located within the Dungarvan Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) on a secondary access lane. The development was refused because its scale and density were deemed to be over-development of a restricted brownfield plot, failing to respect the local character or provide sufficient p...
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