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for the following: 1. Demolition of the existing dwelling, sheds, walls & associated structures on site. 2. Construction of 3 No. 2 storey, detached residential units & 6 No. 2 storey, semi-detached residential units as well as provision of car parking and public amenity space to serve the development. All together with associated site works, road and footpath works, boundary treatments and services connections necessary to complete this development

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed demolition of vernacular buildings of historic interest and a site layout that would negatively impact visual and residential amenities while providing inadequate access and drainage details.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would result in the loss of vernacular buildings of historic interest, which is contrary to County Development Plan objectives (CPO 8.18 and 8.20) aimed at protecting architectural heritage.
  • The proposed layout and design are considered injurious to the visual and residential amenities of the area, failing to respect the established character and providing inadequate separation distances and open space.
  • The proposal failed to demonstrate safe and sufficient access, specifically regarding the lack of sightline information at the junction and the insufficient width of the access lane for the scale of development proposed.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 8.18CPO 8.19CPO 8.20CPO 6.27RES2RES3RES4RES5RES7RES8RES12CPO 4.1CPO 4.2CPO 4.3CPO 4.4CPO 4.5CPO 4.6CPO 4.7CPO 6.1CPO 6.2CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.5CPO 6.6CPO 6.7CPO 6.8CPO 6.13CPO 6.15CPO 6.19CPO 6.21CPO 6.22CPO 6.26CPO 6.30

Decision Document Summary

SANDD Development Ltd. sought permission for the demolition of an existing dwelling and agricultural structures at Belladonna Farm, Sea Road, Kilcoole, to construct 9 residential units (3 detached and 6 semi-detached). While the site is considered an infill opportunity, Wicklow County Council refused the application. The primary grounds for refusal were the loss of vernacular buildings of historic merit and a design that was deemed injurious to the area's character and residential amenities. Fur...
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