Core Refusal Reason
The proposed residential development is located within Flood Zone B, where such 'highly vulnerable' use is considered inappropriate, and the application fails to provide adequate car parking or demonstrate protection of neighboring residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated in Flood Zone B, where residential use is classified as 'highly vulnerable' and is considered unsuitable without a site-specific Justification Test.
- The proposal makes no provision for on-site car parking and would result in the loss of existing parking, potentially causing congestion and traffic hazards on the local road network.
- Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate that the dwelling would not adversely affect neighboring properties through overlooking, overbearance, or by prejudicing the development potential of adjacent plots.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 8.2CPO 8.3VP12Section 3.1.6Table 3.5Section 3.3.3Section 5.15Box 5.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 63sqm, one-and-a-half-storey one-bedroom dwelling on a backland site at the rear of 48 Ferrybank, Arklow. Although the site is zoned for Town Centre use, the application was refused primarily because the site is located within Flood Zone B, making residential development a 'highly vulnerable' and unsuitable use without a Justification Test. Furthermore, the planner cited concerns regarding the total lack of car parking provision and the potential for t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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