Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its sub-standard design and layout, which was deemed out-of-keeping with the village character, alongside failures to meet housing mix requirements, universal design standards, and environmental protection criteria.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, form, and layout of the development are considered sub-standard and out-of-keeping with the character of Carney village, failing to integrate with the existing streetscape or provide high-quality urban design.
- The proposal would result in an undue negative impact on the residential amenities of neighboring properties through overlooking and loss of privacy, particularly due to the positioning of balconies and windows.
- The application failed to provide necessary technical documentation and compliance regarding housing mix, universal design, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), and Appropriate Assessment screening.
Cited Policies (CDP)
P-CG-2Section 33.3.3Objective 41.2.3Section 33.2.2P-UHOU-4P-AFH-3P-SWD-1P-SWD-2P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-4P-UH-DL-1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a residential development consisting of six semi-detached houses and four apartments on a 0.2 ha site in Carney, Co. Sligo. While the principle of residential development was acceptable under the 'Rural Village' zoning, the proposal was refused because its layout and scale were deemed incompatible with the village's character and harmful to neighboring residential amenities. Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide a compliant housing mix, universal des...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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