Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its excessive density and layout being out of character with the established low-density pattern of the area, inadequate riparian buffers for the on-site stream, and insufficient technical information regarding traffic safety and drainage management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed layout and density of 12 dwellings fail to respect the established character and grain of the surrounding area, which is defined by detached houses on large plots, thereby injuring the residential amenity and privacy of neighboring properties.
- The development provides an insufficient 7-meter setback from the existing stream, significantly falling short of the required 25-meter riparian buffer, which poses a negative impact on local biodiversity and water quality.
- The application lacks critical technical data to demonstrate compliance with traffic safety standards regarding sightlines and turning movements, and fails to provide a sustainable long-term management plan for surface water soakpits.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 4.13CPO 6.3CPO 13.3CPO 17.26Appendix 1: Development and Design StandardsR9R10R12R14R15
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for the demolition of an existing bungalow and the construction of 12 detached dwellings at Coolamber, Rocky Valley, Kilmacanogue, a Level 6 settlement. The site is characterized by a semi-rural setting with low-density housing on large plots. Wicklow County Council refused the proposal primarily because the density and layout were considered out of character with the surrounding urban grain and likely to negatively impact the privacy of adjacent reside...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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