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• construction of new 2-bedroom 2 storey dwelling to the rear garden of existing dwelling. • new vehicular access and driveway to provide access to new dwelling. • all together with associated site works, boundary treatments, landscaping, and service connections necessary to complete this development
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal involves encroachment onto public land and presents significant concerns regarding overbearing impact, overshadowing of neighboring property, and inadequate vehicular access arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant appears to have encroached onto public land to the south of the rear garden, including the placement of a shed, which requires rectification and proof of sufficient legal interest to execute the works.
- The proposed two-storey dwelling, by virtue of its 7.4m ridge height and proximity to the boundary, may result in an overbearing impact and significant loss of daylight/sunlight to the private amenity space of the neighboring property to the northwest.
- The proposed vehicular access and parking arrangements lack sufficient detail to ensure traffic safety, particularly regarding the impact on the existing driveway at No. 1 Church Gate and the potential location of parking on public land.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 4.6CPO 6.1CPO 6.2CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.16CPO 6.21CPO 6.22Objective 8.5Objective 13.2Objective 17.4Appendix 1 Section 3.1.6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks permission for a 120.77sqm, two-storey, two-bedroom detached infill dwelling in the rear garden of 'Kilmagshogue' on Church Road, Greystones. While the site is zoned 'Existing Residential' under the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028, the Municipal District Engineer recommended refusal due to the encroachment of a shed onto public land. The Planning Authority's assessment further identified that the dwelling's scale and orientation could negatively impact the residentia...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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