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construction of 2 No. 3 bedroom semi-detached dwellings to the South, rear garden of existing dwelling. • Construction of new boundary fences to form new entrance and driveway to parking areas for proposed dwellings. • New vehicular access via existing lane to the south of existing site. • Soak pit surface water drainage connections for new dwellings. All together with associated site works and services connections necessary to complete this development

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that contravenes the 'RE' zoning objective by failing to reflect the prevailing character of the area and involves necessary works located outside the application's redline boundary.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development of two dwellings represents overdevelopment of a restricted site that is not in keeping with the prevailing character of the area, which defines the southern boundary of Greystones with the rural greenbelt.
  • The proposal would contravene the 'RE' zoning objective, which aims to protect and improve residential amenities while ensuring infill development reflects the established character of the location.
  • Necessary works to the access laneway are located outside the redline boundary of the application site, and insufficient details were provided regarding the proposed entrance and sightlines along the laneway.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective CPO 4.2Objective CPO 4.3Objective CPO 4.6Objective CPO 6.1Objective CPO 6.2Objective CPO 6.3Objective CPO 6.4Objective CPO 6.16Objective CPO 6.21Objective CPO 6.22Objective CPO 6.26RE Zoning ObjectiveAppendix 1 (Development and Design Standards)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the construction of two 3-bedroom semi-detached dwellings in the rear garden of 1 Knockroe, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, with access via an existing laneway. The site is located on the edge of the settlement boundary, abutting the agricultural greenbelt. Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the density and scale were deemed inconsistent with the prevailing character of the area, thus contravening the 'RE' zoning objective. Additionally...
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