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for a proposed detached dormer bungalow plus widening of existing vehicular entrance for the purpose of creating a shared vehicular entrance and all associated site works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of redesign of the proposed dwelling from a detached dormer bungalow to a two storey 2 bedroom dwelling plus creating a new vehicular entrance instead of a shared vehicular entrance as proposed originally

REFUSED

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development represents a visually incongruous and discordant design that fails to respond to the prominent corner site context or maintain adequate residential amenity for the existing dwelling.

Inspector's Conclusion

The design fails to address the pivotal nature of the corner site, resulting in a visually discordant addition to the streetscape that is contrary to urban design objectives.
The proposal does not demonstrate adequate provision of usable private open space or clear site subdivision, potentially compromising the amenity of both the new and existing residents.
There are significant concerns regarding the scale and massing of the dwelling, which may lead to an unacceptable loss of light, outlook, and an overbearing impact on the original property.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective UD O1Section 15.4.6Chapter 3Chapter 14Chapter 15Zoning B - Existing Residential/Infill

Inspector's Report Summary

This application sought permission for a 127sqm detached dormer bungalow and a shared vehicular entrance on a 0.046ha infill corner site at 1 The Meadows, Newtown Manor, Kill. Although the site is zoned for residential infill, the proposal was refused because the design was deemed visually unresponsive to its prominent location and failed to meet development standards. Specifically, the planning authority cited concerns over the lack of active frontage, substandard private open space arrangement...

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