Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would negatively impact the architectural character of a Victorian terrace through the removal of an original boundary wall and would result in the loss of a public disabled parking bay, setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of the original boundary wall and loss of the grassed area would be injurious to the visual amenities and architectural character of the Victorian streetscape.
- The development would require the removal of a public disabled on-street parking bay near local amenities, which is considered unjustified and sets an undesirable precedent.
- Granting permission would establish a precedent for similar developments that would lead to the further degradation of the area's character and the loss of public parking.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.21Appendix 1: Development & Design Standards, 2.1.9Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018Wicklow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new vehicular access and off-street parking space at 7 Trafalgar Terrace, Meath Road, Bray, a two-storey Victorian dwelling within a terrace of architectural merit. Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the removal of the original boundary wall would harm the visual integrity of the historic streetscape. Additionally, the proposal necessitated the removal of an existing on-street disabled parking bay, which was deemed unacceptab...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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