Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, specifically the new access road and parking on public amenity land, would detract from the character and function of the existing open space and result in haphazard development contrary to Objective CPO 6.25.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The works for a new access road and parking spaces would negatively impact the layout, character, and function of the existing Arbutus Grove public amenity open space.
- The proposal constitutes haphazard development that would seriously injure the residential amenities of properties in the vicinity.
- The development is directly contrary to Objective CPO 6.25 of the County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to retain open space for the use of residents.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 4.6CPO 6.1CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.5CPO 6.9CPO 6.11CPO 6.13CPO 6.14CPO 6.16CPO 6.21CPO 6.22CPO 6.25CPO 14.08CPO 14.09CPO 14.10CPO 14.11CPO 14.12CPO 14.13CPO 14.14CPO 14.15CPO 14.16CPO 17.5CPO 17.6CPO 17.14Appendix 1
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed a detached dormer dwelling on a site adjoining No. 15 Arbutus Grove, Bray, including a new vehicular entrance and alterations to an existing access roadway across a green space. Although the site is zoned for residential use, the Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the proposed infrastructure works would encroach upon and diminish the quality of a communal pocket park. The decision noted that the loss of this amenity space would result in haphazard d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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